When:18 November 2020

European Council

Website:Online conference "Antisemitism online –The role of prevention and education in tackling anti-Semitic hate speech"

External event

FRA will take part in a session on developing tailored anitsemitism prevention strategies and education offerings for the youth. It is part of a German Presidency of the EU event on the role of prevention and education in anti-Semitic hate speech.

The panel will discuss the importance of educating people and generating awareness around antisemitism. It will also discuss educating about the Jewish contribution to Europe's social fabric. Other panelists include: Marina Chernivsky, Head of the Competence Centre of the Central Welfare Office for Jews in Germany; Paul Nemitz, Principal Advisor in the Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers, European Commission; and, Daniel Schwammenthal, Director of the AJC Transatlantic Institute. The aims to take stock of the actions of Member States and providers to guarantee a culture of free and open online and offline debate and to protect (Jewish) citizens affected by criminal hate speech.