NASIN Foundation and Auschwitz Institute (AIPG) Discuss Joint Work and the Preservation of Documents and Digital Archives

On Monday, 2 November 2026, NASIN Foundation for Research held an online meeting with the Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities (AIPG), an international institute headquartered in New York City, United States, to discuss opportunities for cooperation and the development of joint projects. NASIN was represented by Dr. Hoshman Atta, Director General of the Foundation, and Bawar Mohammed Faraj, Head of Research and Development. The Auschwitz Institute was represented by Tibi Galis, PhD, Executive Director, and Gabriela Ghindea, PhD, Director of Mediterranean Basin Programs and Program Director of the Global Raphael Lemkin Seminar for Genocide Prevention. The Auschwitz Institute works to prevent genocide and mass atrocities through education, training, capacity building, and international cooperation, helping strengthen prevention mechanisms and ensure the non-recurrence of these crimes. The meeting addressed the importance of connecting memory preservation and documentation with education and genocide prevention. Discussions also covered opportunities to organize workshops and training programmes, produce research and educational materials, establish connections with archival specialists, and explore support for joint projects. The meeting concluded with both sides agreeing to undertake joint work and continue coordination to prepare a project proposal and determine the next steps.