Morocco among hosts of UN event on combating antisemitism

Morocco among hosts of UN event on combating antisemitism
Thursday 2 February 2023 - 13:00

Morocco is one of the countries co-hosting a United Nations event on globalizing antisemitism activities, led by United States Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

The event, co-hosted by the US Mission to the UN and the Permanent Missions of Argentina, Canada, Israel, Morocco, and the United Kingdom to the UN, will begin with remarks from Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff.

The event will include a panel discussion with UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming, US Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt, and American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch.

Sarah Hurwitz, a novelist, and speechwriter will moderate the discussion. During the event, the cohosts will also make brief remarks on the issue.

This event will draw more attention to the deeply concerning trend of rising antisemitism around the world, as well as debate practical options for dealing with the various manifestations of contemporary antisemitism.

According to the official page of the US delegation to the UN, participants will be able to learn about approaches and practical solutions for combating antisemitism, preventing antisemitic hate speech online, and educating communities throughout the world.

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