On September 20, 2025, the Forum for Dialogue headquarters in Warsaw hosted a seminar dedicated to countering antisemitism, organized for members of the Forum for Dialogue Network, who work with young people on a daily basis as teachers and educators.
The primary objective of the meeting was to explore the roots of prejudice against people of Jewish descent and to develop practical methods for addressing antisemitism within local communities. Beyond the theoretical framework, participants critically analyzed specific manifestations of antisemitism and formulated strategies to confront various forms of discrimination. The interests workshop was facilitated by Verena Bunkus, PhD, a historian and expert from the House of the Wannsee Conference Memorial and Educational Site.
The program consisted of two thematic blocks. The first served as an introduction to the historical and educational context. In the following stage, participants worked in groups to analyze the mechanisms of hatred, using the minutes of the 1942 Wannsee Conference as a starting point.
The sessions were designed to foster mutual understanding and to equip participants with the skills needed to respond to hostility. The seminar’s educational components were further enriched by a historical walking tour of the site of the former Warsaw Ghetto.
