Events & Meetings

EJC President Dr. Ariel Muzicant delivered the opening address following the welcoming remarks by UNESCO Assistant Director-General Stefania Giannini, Deputy Permanent Representative of the EU to UNESCO Michaela Andresova, and European Commission DG EAC Equality Coordinator Hristina Petkova.

EJC Executive Vice-President Raya Kalenova delivered the welcoming remarks at the conference, where she highlighted the important role that the EJC and its Security and Crisis Centre (SACC by EJC) have played over the years in protecting Jewish communities across Europe.

Speaking as a direct witness to the horrors inflicted by Hamas on the Israeli people, Mr Lévy condemned the global apathy and indifference shown towards Israel—the Middle East’s only democracy—as it struggles for survival and stands as a defender of freedom and Western values in the face of terror.

"I extend my sincere thanks to the Hungarian Presidency for your tireless efforts in making this declaration a reality, especially at a time when antisemitism is rising globally, following the October 7th massacre," said Ms Kalenova who was invited to speak on behalf of European Jewish communities by Minister for European Union Affairs of Hungary János Bóka.

The event featured a conference by renowned French-Algerian author Mohamed Sifaoui, known for his unwavering commitment to exposing extremism and his courageous stance against terrorism.

The event was organised by the Romanian government under the leadership of Prime Minister Ion-Marcel Ciolacu, in collaboration with the Federation of Jewish Communities in Romania, led by its President, MP Silviu Vexler, and his team.