Wednesday 03.05.2017, 19:00, E.S.H.E.M.-th. (Stratigou Kallari, 5, 3rd Floor Thessaloniki)
Anti-Semitism in Europe of the 21st century, about a century “after Auschwitz”, is not only present but on the rise, as recent studies indicate. It is perhaps not as manifest nor as openly asserting itself anymore with pseudoscientific, racist, anti-Semitic attitudes and prejudice: It is expressed however, either as an emotion or as a cover, as a stereotype or as distrust, or even with violence.
Greece holds one of the highest percentages of anti-Semitism in Europe, recorded by international and Greek studies alike. One the few pertinent public opinion polls in the last few years in Greece is published in the study: Anti-Semitism in Greece today: Expressions, causes and tackling of the phenomenon. The researchers will present the outcome of the study as well as suggestions for effectively tackling the phenomenon, both by the State as well as other institutions.
The event will host opening remarks from the European Commission’s Coordinator on combating anti-Semitism in Europe, Katharina von Schnurbein.
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Programme
Welcome
Olga Drossou, Heinrich Böll Stiftung Greece
Fighting Antisemitism as priority for Europe
Katharina von Schnurbein, European Commission Coordinator on combating anti-Semitism
”Anti-Semitism in Greece today“, Presentation of the study’s findings and policy suggestions
George Antoniou, Associate Profesor of Jewish Studies, University of Thessaloniki and Spyros Kosmidis, Lecturer, University of Oxford (Presentation)
Comments
- Maria Giannakaki, General Secretary for Human Rights and Transparency, Ministry of Justice
- Rev. Gregory Stamkopoulos, Assistant Professor, University Ecclesiastical Academy of Thessaloniki
- Eleni Hondolidou, Assistant Professor A.U.Th., President of Community A – municipality of Thessaloniki (Remarks - GR)
- Victor Eliezer, 2nd Vice-President, Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece, journalist (Remarks)
- Andreas Takis, Associate Professor, Hellenic League for Human Rights
Moderation: Sofia Christoforidou, Journalist. There will be interpretation in English and Greek.
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Information:
Evangelos Astyrakakis
Tel. +30 2310-282829
e.astyrakakis@gr.boell.org