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UPJB

Bruxelles, Belgium

Human rightsDemocracy & Civil societyRefugees & MigrationPeace & ConflictTax-deductible donations
AssociationFounded 1969Local reach
Profile last updated: April 5, 2026

About

Founded in 1969, UPJB is a non-profit association based in Bruxelles, Belgium working on human rights, democracy & civil society, refugees & migration +3 more.

The UPJB (Union des Progressistes Juifs de Belgique) is a secular, progressive Jewish association based in Brussels. Founded in 1969, it promotes a contemporary, secular Jewish culture and campaigns against racism, antisemitism and discrimination, and for democratic values, migrant rights and a just resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Its activities include debates, cultural events, a film club, a choir, youth and senior clubs, and working groups on migration, anti-racism and culture. It is funded by membership fees and donations, which are tax-deductible in Belgium.

Location

Bruxelles, Belgium

Founded

1969

Organisation type

Association

Focus areas

Jewishsecularprogressiveanti-racismmigrationBrusselsculture

Languages

FRNL

Causes & programmes

Causes

Human rightsDemocracy & Civil societyRefugees & MigrationPeace & ConflictArts & CultureHeritage

Works for

Communities

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningAwareness & educationCommunity programmes

Programmes

Commission Migrations et solidarités

Refugees & Migration · Belgium

Working group that campaigns on migration and asylum policy and joins mobilisations in support of migrants and sans-papiers.

Commission ISPAL

Community development · Belgium

Working group within the association's programme of activities.

Club Sholem Aleïchem

Community development · Belgium

Club for older members offering debates, cultural and recreational activities.

UPJB-Jeunes

Children & Youth · Belgium

Youth movement of the association.

Ciné-Club de l'UPJB

Arts & Culture · Belgium

Film club that hosts public screenings, such as documentaries, at its Brussels premises.

Countries of operation

Belgium

Funding & support

Funded by

Membership feesIndividual donations

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingMembership

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

CBAI, La Revue nouvelle, Amnesty International Belgique

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