Barcelona, Spain – The first partner meeting of the NOA 2 (Networks Overcoming Antisemitism) project marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing fight against antisemitism in Europe. Held over two days at Casa Adret, AEPJ’s headquarters in Barcelona, the meeting brought together consortium partners to strategize and plan the project’s next phase.
Led by CEJI, a Jewish contribution to an inclusive Europe, and joined by World Jewish Congress, the European Union of Jewish Students, and AEPJ, the consortium aims to ensure the future sustainability of the project. In this second part of the project, focus will be on developing two new National Report Cards, on developing pedagogical online resources, and deeply engaging in project dissemination and its objectives.
The meeting covered a range of critical topics, including financial, contractual, and administrative guidelines, educational activities with a focus on pedagogical online resources, and communication strategy and social media plan, with an emphasis on fostering Jewish life guidelines. Additionally, discussions centered on the National Report Cards, reviewing project outputs and timeline, as well as roles, responsibilities, and internal communications.
The NOA project offers a pioneering approach to addressing the rise of antisemitism in Europe. With its unique partnership of major Jewish networks, NOA evaluates EU Member States’ policies across various areas and helps develop holistic national action plans to prevent antisemitism. The initiative responds directly to the European Council’s call for Member States to adopt comprehensive strategies to combat antisemitism.
Through a combination of educational tools, training programs, social media campaigns, cultural events, and national report cards, NOA aims to reverse the tide of antisemitic attitudes and create positive societal impact. The word ‘noa,’ meaning ‘in motion’ in Hebrew, encapsulates the project’s vision of a society where Jewish life flourishes and antisemitism is curtailed.
As the project progresses, an online hub of good practices and resources will be published to support Member States in implementing their action plans. Through collaborative efforts and networks, NOA partners are committed to amplifying the project’s impact across Europe, driving positive change in combating antisemitism. Together, the partners represent 756 national affiliates united in the fight against antisemitism.