Since 1951, The Claims Conference has sought a small measure of justice for Jewish victims of Nazi persecution.
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Emerging Filmmaker Contest Winner Announced
First Place Is The Story Of Ernst Cahn, An Ice Cream Parlor Owner Who Chose Resistance In Spite Of Certain Death During Nazi Invasion.Learn more
L’Chaim Newsletter
Read the latest issue of L’Chaim, the Claims Conference’s health and wellness newsletter for Holocaust survivors and their families.Learn More
Holocaust Knowledge and Awareness Study
New Study Reveals Nearly One Quarter of Dutch Millennials and GenZ Believe the Holocaust Was a Myth or ExaggeratedLearn more
#ItStartedWithWords
Claims Conference Relaunches the Holocaust Survivor-Led Campaign #ItStartedWithWords in Commemoration of KristallnachtLearn more
International Holocaust Survivors Night 2022
Please join us for a special online event honoring Holocaust survivors around the world.Learn more
70th Anniversary of the Luxembourg Agreements
German Chancellor And Claims Conference Meet To Mark 70th Anniversary Of Historic Reparations Agreements And Announce Negotiations Results Of Over $1.2 BillionLearn more
Join us!
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.Learn more.
Request printed life certificate
If you received a request to submit proof of life using Paneem and cannot complete the process, a paper Proof of Life form is available here instead of using Paneem.
Track your application and Paneem Status
Survivors who were previously approved for the Hardship Supplemental payment are required to complete digital proof of life verification, Paneem, to receive the 2023 payment.
To track your application and Paneem status, click here.
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
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 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
UKRAINE UPDATE:
Claims Conference Responds with Urgent Care for Vulnerable Holocaust Survivors in Ukraine
New Study Reveals Nearly One Quarter of Dutch Millennials and GenZ Believe the Holocaust Was a Myth or Exaggerated
Only Half of Respondents Are In Favor Of Recent Efforts By Dutch Public Figures to Acknowledge and Apologize for the Netherlands’ Failure to Protect the Jews During the Holocaust
The Claims Conference has conducted seven surveys across six countries examining Holocaust knowledge and awareness worldwide.
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
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.
