TORONTO (August 9, 2017) – In recognition of NationalPeacekeepers’ Day, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center (FSWC) expresses itsgratitude to the Canadian military and police forces for their ongoingpeacekeeping efforts in Canada and around the world.

“Throughout history, peacekeepers have helped protect humanrights and the most vulnerable, particularly in countries facing war andconflict,” said Avi Benlolo, President and CEO of FSWC. “As a free anddemocratic nation, Canada plays a vital role in bringing peace to othercountries.” 

According to the Government of Canada, more than 125,000Canadian peacekeepers have been part of international peace efforts over thepast six decades.

At FSWC we are committed to promoting human rights, freedomand democracy every day through advocacy work and education. With programs likeTour for Humanity, Tolerance Training, Compassion to Action and Freedom Day,the organization helps encourage youth and community leaders to becomeadvocates of peace and tolerance. 

To arrange an interview with Avi Benlolo, please contact:

Atara Cadesky  
Communications Associate  
416.864.9735 x 30  
acadesky@fswc.ca

Avital Borisovsky  
Communications Associate    
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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