Toronto – May 23, 2017 – Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center forHolocaust Studies tearfully expresses its sympathy and condolences to thefamilies of the victims of terrorism in Manchester. With some twenty twopeople murdered by an alleged ISIS suicide bomber, and dozens more injured,FSWC is calling the world to action to immediately confront terrorism andextremism.  

FSWC invests hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in programsthat build compassion, understanding and kindness amongst people. Throughits Tour for Humanity programs, tolerance training workshops and advocacy work,FSWC plants the seeds of positive behaviour that promotes human rights. "We call on our own federal and provincial government to invest moreresources in programs like ours that promote respect and co-existence"said Avi Benlolo, President and CEO.