The embassies of Israel, Germany and Argentina in the Dominican Republic, together with the Quinta Dominica cultural center, announced the arrival in Santo Domingo of the traveling art exhibition "No Discriminarás" (Thou Shalt Not Discriminate).
The exhibition was created by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) together with the well-known Argentine graphic humorist and cartoonist Adrián Franco, known as "Pati". Organizers described it as an educational initiative meant to encourage reflection on antisemitism, discrimination and the dangers of hate speech in contemporary society.
23 Illustrations Confront Prejudice
The show brings together 23 illustrations that use art and graphic humor to help viewers recognize and question prejudice and the different forms antisemitism can take.
The cartoons draw on practical examples from the Working Definition of Antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), an intergovernmental body focused on Holocaust education and remembrance. The illustrations dismantle stereotypes, prejudices and denialist narratives, exposing the absurdity of hatred while promoting critical thinking, respect for diversity, and tools to help people identify antisemitism in daily life, public spaces, politics and online.
Raising Awareness Through Art
Shay Salamón, CAM's executive director for Latin America, said the exhibition aims to raise awareness and strengthen citizens' commitment against the antisemitism that he said is growing around the world.
Salamón said the organization wants to keep denouncing and educating people about this hatred in all its forms and to inspire more people to join the effort. He said "No Discriminarás" is not only an art exhibition but a tool for awareness and action, adding that art has enormous power to challenge, educate and spark conversation, helping build societies that are more respectful, inclusive and free of prejudice.
Ambassadors Call for Education
Oren Bar-El, Israel's ambassador to the Dominican Republic, stressed the value of education as a tool to fight antisemitism and every form of discrimination.
Bar-El said antisemitism has unfortunately resurfaced in different parts of the world and that education is the most powerful tool available to combat it. He said Israel is committed to teaching future generations about the dangers of antisemitism and to reminding the world of the consequences of hatred and indifference when they are not confronted in time.
Germany's ambassador, Maike Friedrichsen, reiterated her country's commitment to Israel and to the fight against antisemitism.
Friedrichsen said Germany maintains a firm commitment to its historical responsibility and that its Israeli friends can always count on Germany's solidarity and support in the fight against every form of antisemitism, anywhere in the world.
