Statement from the Children\u2019s Commissioner after the Golders Green terror attack<\/p>\n
\u201cMake it safer for Jewish people and take hate on social media and in person more seriously\u201d \u2013 Child, 14<\/p>\n
Recently the Children\u2019s Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza spoke to Jewish children to hear about the impact of anti-Jewish racism in the wake of recent violence. She has issued the following statement:<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen violence happens, it impacts children profoundly, with events they see in the news following them into schools, friendships and daily life. The violent attacks we have seen against the Jewish community in recent weeks are deeply concerning. I have made it a priority to speak directly to children about how these events are affecting them and many have told me how frightened and unsafe they feel. This is unacceptable, anti-Jewish racism has no place in our society.<\/p>\n
\u201cChildren are clear that they want leaders to do more to ensure the Jewish community feels safe and to take a tougher approach to tackling hate \u2013 both online and in person. Every child has the right to grow up free from fear, in communities where difference is respected and celebrated, where everyone feels they belong.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is essential that we listen to children from Jewish backgrounds to understand how these experiences affect their sense of safety, identity and belonging to ensure they feel protected in every part of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
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