Founder and CEO
The Abraham Global Peace Initiative
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Avi Abraham Benlolo is described as Canada's most prominent and noted expert in Holocaust studies, countering Antisemitism and promoting human rights. Taking his global vision to the next level, he is the Founding Chairman and CEO of The Abraham Global Peace Initiative (AGPI), a Canadian NGO which promotes Human Rights. He was the founding President and CEO of Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center from 2000 - 2020. In recognition of this effort, he has received numerous awards including an honorary doctorate from the University of Haifa; an Order of Vaughan for his distinguished contribution to equity and diversity; the Queens Diamond Jubilee Award for contributions to Canada and a race relations award for best practice, based on distinguished service in promoting human rights. He is a featured media personality, has a weekly column in the National Post and is a documentary film producer. In response to the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023, in 2024 (Dr.) Benlolo published his first book, "Never Surrender: Countering Denial, Distortion and Complicity.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET