GENEVA - Representatives of the World Jewish Congress took the floor at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva during its 53rd session to alert the international community of the rising antisemitism, and bigotry in general, as well as libelous allegations against Israel across the world.

The WJC also spoke on the topics of the right to education, prevention of genocide, human rights violations in Syria, media and digital literacy, and the need to reform the biased mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine.

WJC offered its affiliated Jewish communities worldwide a chance to speak at the Human Rights Council while the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) reports of their respective countries were being adopted. This allowed them to suggest practical steps for strengthening the fight against antisemitism and fostering the growth of vibrant Jewish communities. At this session, the Jewish Communities of Argentina, Czechia, Guatemala, and Switzerland raised their voices at the Human Rights Council.

Among the statements, Executive Director of the Federation of Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic and World Jewish Congress community affiliate, Michael Pelisek, spoke about ongoing efforts to promote Jewish life and combat antisemitism in the Czech Republic.