EXODUS Project Event on Combating Antisemitic Crimes
The Human Rights Advisor of the GNCHR, Dr. Christos Tsevas participated on 27 and 28 January 2025 in the EXODUS project Workshop in Thessaloniki with a presentation in the first session on antisemitic behavior, symbolism and indicators of antisemitic prejudice and with coordination of the second session on the European dimension of antisemitism. The role of National Human Rights Institutions and in particular the GNCHR, as a partner in this project, was emphasized, as well as the importance of recording relevant incidents through the Racist Violence Recording Network.
This initiative aims to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders and contribute to the formulation of effective policies to combat antisemitic hate crimes. Discussions will be framed within the following sessions:
- Antisemitic behavior, symbolism, and indicators of antisemitic bias.
- The European dimension of antisemitism.
- Roles and operational needs of involved agencies.
- Educational needs for addressing hate crimes.
The workshop hosted representatives from the project’s main target groups, including law enforcement officers, judicial authorities, members of the Jewish community, and civil society organizations. In addition, distinguished European experts participated in the project’s research activities, enriching the findings of field and desk research. The input of the experts, combined with findings from the focus groups and interviews, will inform the development of cognitive and operational tools designed to provide policy recommendations for combating antisemitic hate crimes, tailored to the needs of the EU.
The EXODUS project is funded by the European Commission under Grant Agreement No. 101144655 under the Citizens, Equality, Rights, and Values (CERV) Programme of the European Union, is implemented over two years, from June 2024 to May 2026. It addresses the gap in the criminal justice system by developing a comprehensive, country-specific system that enhances the response to criminal justice issues and supports victims, all while promoting human rights. The CERV Programme aims to promote the EU’s fundamental values, including democracy, equality, tolerance, inclusiveness and human rights by supporting actions that strengthen social cohesion and combat hate and discrimination.
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