Dalaras with Peres
Photo: Yisrael Noy
Singer joins physicians to promote peace
Singer George Dalaras and the chairman of Physicians for Human Rights, Dr. Danny Filk, will meet President Shimon Peres at his official residence Tuesday. The meeting’s agenda includes possible ways for the president to support the peace process, encourage coexistence, and promote human rights in our region
For the first time in eight years, the Greek singer George Dalaras will perform in Israel. He was brought here by Physicians for Human Rights, out of his identification with the organization's ideology.
Dalaras will contribute the proceeds from one of his performances to the organization and its Palestinian partners.
Dalaras And Dr. Filk will meet with President Shimon Peres to discuss promoting the peace process, establishing coexistence between Israel and its neighbors, protecting human rights in the region, and finding an appropriate humanitarian solution according to international law for the refugees coming to Israel lately.
Dalaras's visit to Israel will last four days, during which he will give three performances.
On Sunday, Dalaras visited Physicians for Human Rights' open clinic and the Museum of the Jewish Diaspora.
Dalaras, one of Greece's leading singers, also serves as an honorary ambassador for refugee affairs on behalf of the UN.
