In July 1938, the Evian Conference convened in Evian, France, bringing together representatives from 32 countries to discuss the growing crisis of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany and Austria.
Despite the urgency of the situation, the conference is often remembered for its lack of action. Most nations, including the United States and Britain, expressed sympathy but were unwilling to increase their quotas for Jewish immigrants.
The conference highlighted the global indifference to the plight of Jews at the time, as only a handful of countries offered to accept refugees, leaving many in perilous situations.