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EXODUS Newsletter #6<\/strong><\/p>

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Publication of the Article \u201cReligious intolerance through the lens of contemporary human rights law: The role of international organisations\u201d on Nomiki Vivliothiki Daily<\/strong><\/p>

Christos Tsevas, Scientific Expert at the Greek National Commission for Human Rights (GNCHR), has published an article on the Nomiki Vivliothiki Daily website examining religious intolerance as one of the most critical human rights protection challenges of our time.<\/p>

Religious intolerance manifests itself through discrimination, hate speech, and violence directed against individuals or communities on the basis of their religion or beliefs. Its consequences affect democracy, social cohesion, and freedom of religion, while the phenomenon is further amplified through the internet and social media platforms.<\/p>

International and european organisations, such as the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), the Council of Europe (CoE), and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), have developed legal and policy instruments to prevent and combat religious intolerance. Through strategies, protection mechanisms, and awareness-raising initiatives, these organizations seek to safeguard all religious communities and support victims of hate crimes.<\/p>

Cooperation among international organisations, states, and national human rights institutions is essential for effectively addressing this phenomenon. In Greece, the Greek National Commission for Human Rights (GNCHR) actively contributes to the monitoring, recording, and combating of incidents of religious intolerance. Through various initiatives and European projects, such as EXODUS, it further strengthens the protection of victims and promotes equality and tolerance.<\/p>

Combating religious intolerance is a fundamental prerequisite for safeguarding democracy, social cohesion, and respect for human rights. Collaboration between public authorities, civil society, and international organizations is indispensable for preventing discrimination, protecting victims, and fostering a society that respects freedom of religion and diversity.<\/p>

The publication is available here: https:\/\/daily.nb.org\/arthrografia\/arthra\/i-thriskeftiki-misallodoxia-ypo-to-prisma-tou-sygchronou-dikaiou-anthropinon-dikaiomaton-o-rolos-ton-diethnon-organismon\/<\/a><\/p>

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GNCHR participation in the EXODUS Train-the-Trainers programme on combating antisemitic hate crimes<\/strong><\/p>

The Greek National Commission for Human Rights (GNCHR) participated on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in the Train-the-Trainers programme on combating antisemitic hate crimes, organised within the framework of the EXODUS research project.<\/p>

As part of the session entitled\u00a0\u201cCooperation with independent authorities and civil society\u201d, the GNCHR delivered training to police officers on its mandate and activities concerning hate crimes, hate speech, and discrimination. The presentation also covered the GNCHR\u2019s participation in the National Council against Racism and Intolerance, its relevant positions submitted during Greece\u2019s review before the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) in 2024, as well as the role of the Racist Violence Recording Network.<\/p>

The GNCHR was represented by Christos Tsevas, scientific expert, and Mariliza Deftou,\u00a0 special associate of the GNCHR to the Racist Violence Recording Network.<\/p>

For more information, please see here: https:\/\/www.nchr.gr\/ta-nea-mas\/2138-exodus-2.html<\/a><\/p>

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EXODUS Workshop on combating antisemitic hate crimes<\/strong><\/p>

On 27 and 28 January 2025, Christos Tsevas, scientific expert at the Greek National Commission for Human Rights (GNCHR), participated in an EXODUS project workshop held in Thessaloniki. He delivered a presentation during the first session on antisemitic behaviour, symbolism, and indicators of antisemitic bias, and moderated the second session on the european dimension of antisemitism.<\/p>

Particular emphasis was placed on the role of Greek National Human Rights Institutions, and especially the GNCHR as a partner in the project, as well as on the importance of recording relevant incidents through mechanisms such as the Racist Violence Recording Network.<\/p>

The workshop aimed to strengthen cooperation among relevant stakeholders and contribute to the development of effective policies for combating antisemitic hate crimes. Discussions were held within the framework of the following sessions:<\/p>