Leon Saltiel

[Leon Saltiel @LeonSaltiel]

Very honoured to attend the First Plenary of the 2026 Argentinian Presidency of @TheIHRA.

With rising antisemitism, and Holocaust denial and distortion around the world, and with the last survivors of the Holocaust leaving us, the work of the IHRA is becoming even more relevant.

[Oficina del Presidente @OPRArgentina]

Discurso del Presidente Javier Milei en el primer plenario de la Alianza Internacional para la Memoria del Holocausto (IHRA), organización internacional conformada por más de 40 países que este año preside la República Argentina.

[Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron]

Soldat de la Résistance, militant et affranchi, écrivain et penseur du siècle, défenseur de la nature et des peuples, Edgar Morin était l’humanisme fait personne. Avec sa bienveillance, sa curiosité, il ne cessait de nous éclairer. Pensée complexe, vie féconde, esprit universel. J’adresse à ses proches les condoléances de la Nation.

[Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun @StateSEAS]

Honored to meet for a wide-ranging discussion with @JMilei—a true champion for Jewish communities in Argentina and globally. I congratulate Argentina for its historic @TheIHRA presidency. As antisemitism surges globally, you are a model for the hemisphere and the world.

[Leon Saltiel @LeonSaltiel]

La dernière page de l'introduction d'Edgar Morin à mon livre « Ne m’oubliez pas », que nous avons perdu aujourd'hui.

[Leon Saltiel @LeonSaltiel]

I had the great honour to address the students of the Greek Diplomatic Academy, in the residency of the Ambassador of @GreeceInGeneva, to discuss the history of the Jews in Greece, the rise of antisemitism, Mideast developments, and the work and structure of @WorldJewishCong.

[World Jewish Congress @WorldJewishCong]

Hatred directed against one faith community is a threat to every faith community.

The attack unfolding at the Islamic Center in San Diego is not only an act of terror against Muslims, but an assault on the fundamental right of all people to practice their faith openly, safely, and without fear.

Jewish communities around the world stand in solidarity with the victims, their families, and all those impacted by the scourge of violent extremism.

[World Jewish Congress @WorldJewishCong]

WJC’s Special Envoys and Coordinators Combating Antisemitism Forum met in Geneva 🇨🇭 during the WJC Governing Board - at a critical moment for Jewish security. 🙏 We thank them for their commitment to bringing national and multinational tools and responses for protecting Jewish life.

Since October 7, 2023, Jewish communities are facing a major crisis.

Through SECCA, we are addressing it directly:

▫️ How geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and international debates spill over into Jewish life and negatively impact Jewish communities.

▫️ How Jewish communities can – and must - shape their respective countries’ national responses to antisemitism through direct engagement with their governments.

▫️ Combating antisemitism specifically in North and South America through regional cooperation.

▫️ The role of multilateral institutions such as the UN.

Photos (C) Shahar Azran/WJC

Read the unified declaration by 32 SECCA members following the Geneva meeting 🔗 https://t.co/0yArVA8o60

[Katharina von Schnurbein @EUAntisemitism]

Normalised #antisemitism is a direct threat to democracy & whole of gov is needed to counter it. @EU_Commission's framework ensures coordination of actions at all levels, including globally.

#SECCA adopted today a clear #Statement #AgainstAntisemitism:
https://t.co/SnXueNBhfv

[World Jewish Congress @WorldJewishCong]

Antisemitism is no longer a marginal phenomenon.

With Jewish community leaders in Geneva for the WJC Governing Board, 32 Special Envoys and Coordinators Combating Antisemitism in attendance issued a unified declaration reaffirming a shared commitment to protect Jewish life and confront antisemitism in all its forms.

Among the signatories are representatives from the 🇺🇸United States, 🇪🇺European nations, 🇦🇺Australia, 🇨🇦Canada, @OAS_official, @OSCE, and the @EU_Commission

Despite political differences, democratic nations remain united in the understanding that antisemitism cannot be tolerated.

Photo (C) Shahar Azran/WJC

[World Jewish Congress @WorldJewishCong]

Israel’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva @AmbMeron hosted WJC leaders from Jewish communities across dozens of countries for a warm evening at his residence.

No matter where we come from, what language we speak, or the challenges we face, the bond between the Jewish people and the Israel will never be broken. In moments like these, it is important to come together and remember what unites us.

[Ignazio Cassis @ignaziocassis]

Une démocratie commence à se fragiliser lorsque certains de ses citoyens recommencent à vivre dans la peur.

À Genève, lors du dîner-conférence de la @CICADch consacré à l’engagement de la #Suisse contre l’#antisémitisme, j’ai rappelé que dans un contexte international marqué par la polarisation, la désinformation et la montée des discours de haine, la lutte contre l’antisémitisme concerne toute la société et la défense même de nos valeurs démocratiques.

🗣️ https://t.co/AvCNBWPzzq

[World Jewish Congress @WorldJewishCong]

WJC President @lauder_ronald, Governing Board Chair Chella Safra, and WJC Vice President & @SIGFSCI President @RaFriedlaender met this evening in Geneva with 🇨🇭 Swiss Foreign Minister @ignaziocassis.

[Ambassador Jeff Bartos @AmbUNReform]

Met with Mr. Leon Saltiel of @WorldJewishCong to discuss his work and our shared commitment to combat the continued rise of antisemitism. @usmissiongeneva

[Leon Saltiel @LeonSaltiel]

Celebrating World Portuguese Language Day, 8th most spoken language in the world, together with the Ambassadors of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries--Angola, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, @PTMissionGeneva , Sao Tome e Principe and Timor-Leste.

[Leon Saltiel @LeonSaltiel]

I had the great chance to take part at a workshop at Arolsen Archives, created in the aftermath of WWII to help locate missing persons and document the fate of victims of Nazi persecution; holding tens of millions of documents relating to approximately 17.5 million individuals.

[Leon Saltiel @LeonSaltiel]

A meaningful celebration at the UN Assembly Hall in Geneva to mark International Day of Vesak, which marks the birthday of the Buddha, organized by the Missions of Sri Lanka & Thailand, which included speeches by countries with Buddhist populations and group and silent mediations

[Leon Saltiel @LeonSaltiel]

I was honoured to participate at the concluding conference of the EU-funded DECONSTRUCT project, which aims to counter Holocaust distortion, an emerging form of antisemitism and anti-democratic behaviour. I stressed the new realities after October 7, and role of education.

[Leon Saltiel @LeonSaltiel]

While in Budapest, I had the chance to experience the "If These Could Talk" project, which uses augmented reality to guide you in the streets of the city's Jewish neighbourhood today, where the past stories also emerge and intertwine with today's landscape.

[Leon Saltiel @LeonSaltiel]

Stories from a Thessaloniki basement
The Italian Cultural Institute has been sold to a supermarket chain, but beneath its floors, the city’s Italian-Jewish history survives

https://t.co/3yzJnRSQXy