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Ray Wolpow Institute

Welcome to The Ray Wolpow Institute for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Crimes Against Humanity (RWI) at Western Washington University!

The RWI is a member of the Association of Holocaust Organizations (AHO) and the National Higher Education Leadership Consortium of Directors of Centers in Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Studies.

Declare a minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies or Human Rights today!

Holocaust and Genocide Studies students holding up declaration cards in front of the Red Square fountain

The Ray Wolpow Institute offers two academic minors, one in Holocaust and Genocide Studies and another in Human Rights! 

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Noemi and the RWI team smiling
Hidden Silence lecture, with powerpoint on screen and audience