Lecture
Combatting Antisemitism
- Alex Hearn
- Date
- Thursday 14 March 2024
- Time
- Address
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Wijnhaven
Turfmarkt 99
2511 DP The Hague
Join this insightful discussion on a topic that impacts us all: antisemitism and its widespread influence.
Due to rising antisemitism in the Netherlands and globally, it is crucial to examine the origins of this unique phenomenon and understand its dangers. This talk offers a special opportunity to delve into this complex issue, exploring its historical roots, contemporary manifestations, and the impact of conspiracy theories.
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Register for this eventAbout the speaker
Alex Hearn, the director of the campaign group Labour Against Antisemitism and a newspaper columnist, is an expert in contemporary antisemitism and has spoken at the European Parliament on the subject. His insights into the interplay between antisemitism, anti-Zionism, social media, and conspiracy theories promise to be enlightening and thought-provoking.
Alex is a regular on Sky News and appears on BBC Radio, Talk TV, and LBC. The Daily Mirror published a video interview with him for Holocaust Memorial Day, and the press, such as Newsweek, widely quotes him.
