Building Bridges – Combating Antisemitism Together Project Hosts Trainings in Budapest and Brussels
In an effort to train Jewish community leaders to combat antisemitism, World Jewish Congress, in partnership with CEJI - A Jewish Contribution to an Inclusive Europe, launched the European Union funded Bridges Project.
The training sessions provide a comprehensive agenda focused on understanding and responding to antisemitic online hate speech. Participants engage in interactive workshops, discussions, and presentations led by experts in the field. Notably, participants also had the opportunity to meet with representatives from social platforms Meta and TikTok, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with tech platforms in combating online hate.
WJC's Director of Technology and Human Rights, Yfat Barak Cheney, emphasized the importance of these trainings, stating, "The Bridges Project is committed to empowering Jewish communities with the tools and knowledge needed to combat antisemitism effectively. Through these training sessions, participants gain valuable insights and develop action plans to address online hate speech in their communities."