Toronto (November 3, 2017) - Following FSWC'soutreach to the President of the University of Victoria regarding antisemiticposters found on campus, the president of the university issued a statement ofcondemnation with a pledge to continue "to combat racism andintolerance in all its form" while committing to "investigate and toremain vigilant for any reoccurrence."

"We are pleased that the university is addressing the issue of racism and antisemitism on campus, reminding us of their commitment to ensure the proper policies and procedures are in place to respond to incidents," said FSWC President and CEO Avi Benlolo.

FSWC will continue to monitor antisemitic and hateful incidents taking place on campuses across Canada, and working with students and administration to ensure a respectful and inclusive campus environment.

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The full statement can be read here.

To view FSWC's press release, click here.

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416.864.9735 x 29 
aborisovsky@fswc.ca

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Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies (FSWC) is a top Jewish human rights foundation in Canada's organized Jewish community. It directly impacts over 100,000 people each year and 500,000+ peripherally. FSWC is committed to countering racism and antisemitism and to promoting the principles of tolerance, social justice and Canadian democratic values through advocacy and educational programs including workshops, Freedom Day, Spirit of Hope Benefit, Tools for Tolerance and the widely acclaimed Tour for Humanity. FSWC is affiliated with the Simon Wiesenthal Center, an international Jewish human rights organization headquartered in Los Angeles which has won two Academy Awards, has built two Museums of Tolerance (with a third being built in Jerusalem) and is an NGO at the United Nations, UNESCO, OAS, OSCE, the Council of Europe and the Latin American Parliament. Visit us at www.fswc.ca. 

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