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Since 1951, The Claims Conference has sought a small measure of justice for Jewish victims of Nazi persecution.

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L'Chaim, the Health and Wellness Newsletter of the Claims Conference
Read the latest issue of L’Chaim, the Claims Conference’s health and wellness newsletter for Holocaust survivors and their families.

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L’Chaim, the Health and Wellness Newsletter of the Claims Conference
German Chancellor And Claims Conference Meet To Mark 70th Anniversary Of Historic Reparations Agreements And Announce Negotiations Results Of Over $1.2 Billion
German Chancellor And Claims Conference Meet To Mark 70th Anniversary Of Historic Reparations Agreements And Announce Negotiations Results Of Over $1.2 Billion

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German Chancellor And Claims Conference Meet To Mark 70th Anniversary Of Historic Reparations Agreements And Announce Negotiations Results Of Over $1.2 Billion
#DontBeABystander Honoring the Righteous Among The Nations, Non-Jews Who Risked Everything During The Holocaust To Rescue Jews
The Claims Conference, in Partnership With Yad Vashem, Has Launched a New Social Media Campaign to Honor Righteous Among The Nations, Non-Jews Who Risked Everything During the Holocaust to Rescue Jews.

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#DontBeABystander Honoring the Righteous Among The Nations, Non-Jews Who Risked Everything During The Holocaust To Rescue Jews
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Working at the Claims Conference is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of history. Join us in our mission to provide a measure of justice to Holocaust survivors around the world.

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Claims Conference Announces Winner Of Film Contest For Emerging Directors Focused On The Holocaust
Claims Conference Announces Winner Of Film Contest For Emerging Directors Focused On The Holocaust

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Claims Conference Announces Winner Of Film Contest For Emerging Directors Focused On The Holocaust

If you receive monthly payments from the Claims Conference, you can
request a printed Life Certificate instead of using Paneem.

Claims Conference Announces $720 Million USD To 300 Social Welfare Organizations Globally To Support Holocaust Survivors

Allocations Include Nearly $47 Million USD in Social Welfare Services in Ukraine as Claims Conference Continues Commitment to Support Holocaust Survivors in the Face of Imminent Threat. Learn More

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Hardship Fund Supplemental Payment

The Hardship Fund Supplemental payment is open to Jewish Nazi Victims who have previously been approved for a Hardship Fund Payment, or received a one-time payment from the BEG, AND do not receive a pension as compensation for persecution during the Holocaust. Learn More

If you have already applied, you can track your application here.

Paneem

Paneem Digital Certification

Paneem is designed to make the process of identity verification easier and faster for all of our claimants. Please only use PANEEM if you received a letter or email requesting that you verify your identity through PANEEM.

View answers to frequently asked questions and a step-by-step user guide. Learn more

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Compensation Payment Programs

Find applications and information on programs administered by the Claims Conference for Holocaust survivors. Learn More

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Grants

We provide grants to organizations that assist Holocaust survivors around the world and support projects that promote Shoah education, documentation and research. Learn More

NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio visits with survivors at a vaccination site.

Claims Conference Secures $13.5 Million in Funding to Get Holocaust Survivors to Vaccine Sites

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Ukraine Emergency Update

UKRAINE UPDATE:

Claims Conference Responds with Urgent Care for Vulnerable Holocaust Survivors in Ukraine

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New Study Reveals U.K. Respondents Believe Two Million or Fewer Jews Were Killed in the Holocaust

New Study Reveals U.K. Respondents Believe Two Million or Fewer Jews Were Killed in the Holocaust

The U.K.’s Historic Kindertransport Which Saved Thousands of Jewish Children Is Nearly Forgotten

The Claims Conference has produced six studies examining Holocaust knowledge and awareness worldwide

U.K.
France
Austria
Canada
U.S. National
U.S. State
70th Anniversary Publication

70th Anniversary Publication

In honor of the Claims Conference’s 70th Anniversary, we have prepared a booklet reflecting our work on behalf of survivors over the years.
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Our history

Our History

Founded in 1951 by representatives of 23 major international Jewish organizations, the Claims Conference negotiates for and disburses funds to individuals and organizations and seeks the return of Jewish property stolen during the Holocaust.