Bundesverband der Recherche- und Informationsstellen Antisemitismus e.V.

The Bundesverband der Recherche- und Informationsstellen Antisemitismus (Bundesverband RIAS) is a civil society organization dedicated to the recording and documentation of antisemitic incidents in Germany. Founded on October 31, 2018, in Berlin, the Bundesverband is based on the working methods and technologies developed since 2015 at the Verein für Demokratische Kultur in Berlin (VDK).

• Reporting Portal: The Bundesverband operates the online reporting portal www.report-antisemitism.de, through which victims and witnesses can report antisemitic incidents. These reports are systematized, evaluated, and documented.
• Regional Reporting Offices: The Bundesverband initiates and supports the establishment of regional reporting and support networks in various German federal states to ensure nationwide recording of antisemitic incidents.
• Advisory and Support Services: In close cooperation with Jewish organizations, counseling centers, and anti-discrimination counseling, the Bundesverband provides access to assistance and counseling services for those affected by antisemitism.

The main mission of the Bundesverband RIAS is to create a nationwide, uniform reporting system for antisemitic incidents, including those that fall below the threshold of criminality. The goal is to better illuminate the dark field of antisemitism to obtain a realistic picture of the development of antisemitism in Germany. The Bundesverband promotes the trust and willingness of Jewish and perceived Jewish individuals to utilize civil society reporting and support services.

• Nationwide Coordination: The Bundesverband supports the establishment and coordination of regional reporting and support networks to ensure a uniform and high-quality recording of antisemitic incidents.
• Quality Standards: The regional reporting offices operate according to uniform categories and quality standards, which are reviewed and further developed in regular meetings of the federal working group.
• Scientific Support: The work of the Bundesverband is scientifically supported by institutions such as the Emil Julius Gumpel Research Center and the International Institute for Education, Social, and Antisemitism Research.
• Promotion and Support: The Bundesverband is supported by various ministries of the federal government, foundations, and international organizations, including the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community, the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, and the European Union.

The Bundesverband works closely with the Central Council of Jews in Germany, the state associations of Jewish communities, the Central Welfare Office of Jews in Germany, and other Jewish organizations. These cooperations are central to the recording and combating of antisemitism and the support of those affected.

Through its work, the Bundesverband RIAS significantly contributes to strengthening democratic civil society and combating antisemitism in Germany.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recherche-_und_Informationsstelle_Antisemitismus
• 2 - https://report-antisemitism.de/bundesverband-rias/
• 3 - https://www.antisemitismusbeauftragter.de/Webs/BAS/DE/bekaempfung-antisemitismus/initiativen/rias-bundesverband/rias-bundesverband-node.html
• 4 - https://www.demokratie-leben.de/projekte-expertise/projekte-finden-1/projektdetails/bundesverband-der-recherche-und-informationsstellen-antisemitismus-e-v-bundesverband-rias-506
• 5 - https://report-antisemitism.de/about/