Conference on addressing Anti-Semitism in the OSCE region

VALLETTA, 27 MARCH 2024 - The Maltese Chairpersonship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, with the support of OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), will convene a two-day Conference on Addressing Anti-Semitism in the OSCE region starting on 8 April 2024.

Taking place in Malta, the Conference will gather high-level representatives from across the OSCE participating States, including relevant stakeholders from international organisations, academia and civil society organisations, offering a platform for dialogue on challenges and good practices in addressing Anti-Semitism.

The opening session of the conference will be addressed, among others, by the OSCE Chair-in-Office, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta  Ian Borg; OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid; ODIHR Director Matteo Mecacci; OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Kairat Abdrakhmanov, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Teresa Ribeiro, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Pia Kauma, United States Senator Ben Cardin and  Personal Representative of the OSCE Chair-in-Office on Combating Anti-Semitism Rabbi Andrew Baker.

Discussion will focus on three critical areas: evaluating progress in tackling anti-Semitism since the landmark 2004 Berlin Declaration, addressing anti-Semitism in the digital and physical spheres, and enhancing trust across communities through interfaith and intercultural dialogue.

This Conference is a follow up to the previous OSCE Chairs-in-Office conferences and meetings dedicated to addressing anti-Semitism.

The media is invited to the Conference’s opening session on Monday. Journalists wishing to attend must register by sending a confirmation email to the Spokesperson of the Chair-in-Office, Mr Thomas Attard, at this address no later than Wednesday, 3 April 2024. Additional details about the Conference will be provided upon registration.