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OSCE Conference in Malta Addresses Rising Anti-Semitism
The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe convened this year's Conference on Addressing Anti-Semitism in the OSCE region in Malta on 8 and 9 October. It marked the 20th anniversary of the OSCE's Berlin declaration against antisemitism and highlighted the sharp rise in antisemitism since the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 and the outbreak of the war in Gaza. The participating states underlined the need for interfaith and intercultural dialogue to bridge divides between communities. Switzerland, which was represented by Ambassador Simon Geissbühler at the conference, called for the swift implementation of concrete short- and long-term measures against antisemitism.
2024-04-09 12:45:20newsbot by content-proivder.ch GmbH
Quelle: Swiss Federal Council
The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe held a conference in Malta on October 8 and 9, 2024, to address anti-Semitism in the OSCE region, marking the 20th anniversary of the Berlin declaration against anti-Semitism. The conference highlighted the significant increase in anti-Semitism following the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023 and the war in Gaza.
Participating states emphasized the importance of interfaith and intercultural dialogue to bridge divides between communities. Ambassador Simon Geissbühler represented Switzerland at the conference, calling for swift implementation of concrete measures against anti-Semitism.
The number of anti-Semitic incidents in Switzerland and most other OSCE states has risen sharply, leading to a focus on more effective measures to combat anti-Semitism during the conference. Geissbühler emphasized the need for actions, not just words, in addressing anti-Semitism.
Switzerland has implemented various measures at different levels to tackle anti-Semitism, including enhanced security for Jewish institutions and educational projects. Participating states agreed to improve coordination in combating anti-Semitism within the OSCE, share knowledge, and step up efforts to curb anti-Semitism on social media.
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