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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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#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
L'Chaim Claims Conference Health and Wellness Newsletter
Read the latest issue of L’Chaim-the health and wellness newsletter for Holocaust survivors

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L’Chaim Claims Conference Health and Wellness Newsletter
Claims Conference Careers
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 Careers

Check the Status of Your Hardship Fund Supplemental Payment Application

Claims Conference Negotiations with the German Government Result in First-Ever Pensions for 6,500 Holocaust Survivors

Approximately 6,500 Jewish Holocaust Survivors from The Leningrad Siege, Those Hiding In France And Persecuted In Romania To Receive Pensions For the First Time

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. An Estimated 240,000 Survivors Worldwide Will Be Eligible For the Additional Compensation

Covid-19 Vaccine Information
for Holocaust Survivors

If you are a Holocaust survivor, the
Claims Conference will schedule your vaccine
appointment and arrange free transportation
to the site. Learn More

Compensation Payment Programs

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

Grants

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

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

A New Program, Established by The Claims Conference and Funded by The German Government, Will Ensure Holocaust Survivors Globally Have the Means to Get To COVID-19 Vaccine Sites

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

Introducing PANEEM – Digital Certification Tool

The Claims Conference is introducing an online tool for digital certification, called PANEEM. This tool 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.

Visit the PANEEM site at https://paneem.claimscon.org; or search for PANEEM on the application store (iOS and Android).

For questions about PANEEM, please view the Frequently Asked Questions.

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.