საქართველო გმობს ანტისემიტიზმის ნებისმიერ გამოვლინებას
საქართველო გმობს ანტისემიტიზმის ნებისმიერ გამოვლინებას და ადასტურებს საქართველოს ერთგულებას, როგორც ეროვნული, ისე საერთაშორისო ვალდებულებების მიმართ, ამ საშიში ფენომენის წინააღმდეგ ბრძოლაში.
საქართველოს პოზიცია მკაფიოა და ქვეყანა საერთაშორისო დონეზე ანტისემიტიზმთან ბრძოლის ინიციატივების მუდმივი თანამონაწილეა, რის ერთ-ერთი გამოვლინებაც 2025 წლის 10-11 თებერვალს გამართული ეუთოს ანტისემიტიზმთან ბრძოლის კონფერენციაა, რომლის მიმდინარეობისას მსოფლიო ლიდერებმა და ექსპერტებმა კიდევ ერთხელ დაადასტურეს ერთობლივი მოქმედების აუცილებლობა ანტისემიტიზმის დასამარცხებლად.
Georgia condemns any expression of antisemitism and reaffirms Georgia's commitment to both its national and international obligations in the fight against this perilous phenomenon.
Georgia's position is unequivocal, and it remains a consistent participant in international initiatives to combat antisemitism. One of the manifestations of this commitment was OSCE's conference on antisemitism held on February 10-11, 2025, where world leaders and experts once again underscored the necessity of collective action to defeat antisemitism.
Statement by Georgia at the OSCE Antisemitism Conference
Trends, Patterns, and Threats in Antisemitism Across the OSCE Region
Helsinki, 10-11 February 2025
Dear Chair, Distinguished Colleagues,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Finland Chairpersonship for hosting this important conference, as well as to ODIHR for its continuous efforts in combating and preventing antisemitism. Today’s discussion is both timely and necessary, as we are witnessing a resurgence of antisemitism across the OSCE region. Upholding the values of democracy, human dignity, and fundamental rights has never been more urgent.
Antisemitism is not a relic of the past—it is a persistent and evolving threat that manifests in multiple forms across our region. Globally, we observe trends of the rise of online hate speech, the spread of conspiracy theories and alarmingly, some of these trends are fueled by disinformation, and the misuse of history to justify contemporary geopolitical objectives.
The OSCE region has long recognized the threat that antisemitism poses to stability and security, and participating States have repeatedly committed to combatting it—whether through the Copenhagen Document (1990), the Berlin Declaration (2004), or the Basel Ministerial Declaration (2014). Yet, the persistence of antisemitism shows that more comprehensive, sustained, and collective action is needed.
Regretfully, we also continue to witness the false pretense of fighting Nazism by Russia, aimed at justifying its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. This blatant falsification of history dishonors the victims of the Holocaust and undermines our collective efforts to combat real antisemitism.
Distinguished colleagues,
Georgia remains fully committed to combating antisemitism at both national and international levels. Our country has a proud history of peaceful and respectful coexistence between Georgians and the Jewish community, a relationship that spans 26 centuries. Recognizing the unique nature of this bond, Georgia has granted the status of intangible cultural heritage to this tradition.
Since regaining independence, Georgia has undertaken significant steps to support the Jewish community. Synagogues that were confiscated during the Soviet era have been returned to the Jewish community, and the government remains actively engaged in ensuring their protection and preservation. Furthermore, education about the Holocaust is an integral part of the Georgian school curriculum, emphasizing not only historical facts but also the moral lessons necessary to prevent the recurrence of such tragedies.
Since officially designating January 27 as the Day of Remembrance of Holocaust Victims in 2022, Georgia has reaffirmed its dedication to honoring the memory of the victims of this tragedy. Just few days ago, Tbilisi hosted the annual Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony, co-organized by the Parliament of Georgia and the Embassy of the State of Israel.
Dear colleagues,
The fight against antisemitism is a shared responsibility. No country is immune to this threat, and no society should remain indifferent to it. While efforts are underway to counter antisemitism, gaps remain whether in enforcement of hate crime legislation, online content regulation, or systematic Holocaust education. To truly address this complex phenomenon, we must strengthen international cooperation, enhance educational initiatives, and ensure swift and effective responses to anti-Semitic incidents.
Georgia remains committed to these efforts. Our history demonstrates that mutual respect, inclusion, and shared values are the strongest defense against hatred. Let us reaffirm our collective responsibility and ensure that antisemitism finds no place in our societies.
Thank you.
