What does Wiesenthal Center do?

The Simon Wiesenthal Center is a global Jewish human rights organization founded in 1977 in Los Angeles. Named after Holocaust survivor Simon Wiesenthal, the Center is dedicated to Holocaust remembrance, combating antisemitism, promoting tolerance, and defending human rights. It emphasizes education against prejudice and hate, continuing Wiesenthal's legacy of documenting Nazi crimes and advocating for justice. The Center's key initiatives include campaigns against antisemitism, promoting Holocaust education, and addressing broader issues of prejudice and intolerance. It operates the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles and New York, which features immersive exhibits on the Holocaust and social justice. The Center also offers educational resources, workshops, and mobile museums to reach diverse audiences. Through its Moriah Media unit, the Center produces documentaries and publications on Holocaust history and Jewish life, aiming to educate and inform the public. Its outreach efforts target students, educators, communities, and governments, fostering a commitment to human rights and tolerance worldwide.