Issues

Combating anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism is still a deeply-rooted phenomenon in many democracies, despite efforts by governments and NGOs to tackle it. In addition to 'traditional' anti-Semitism, new forms and expressions of anti-Semitism are being manifested around the world.

Sweden's southern district police chief responds to WJC concern over threats facing Jewish community

WJC condemns desecration of Greece cemetery as 'inexcusable and direct attack against the Jewish community'

WJC condemns arson targeting Jewish woman near Malmo

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Community Affairs

Jews, and Jewish sites, are often the main targets of terrorists. The WJC works to fight terrorism by advocating a halt in arms proliferation to terrorist groups, better international cooperation, and the protection of Jewish institutions.

Latin American Jewish Congress survey: 82 percent of Jews in region believe in two-state solution

On sidelines of UNGA, WJC President Lauder hosts German FM Maas: “Together we must fight antisemitism in Germany”

WJC appeals to Catholic Church of Croatia to cancel mass honoring Ustasha criminals

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Inter-Faith Dialogue

The WJC has always spearheaded dialogue between the three Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Inter-faith cooperation can make an important contribution to peace around the world and to better understanding between communities in our societies.

Dancing our way to multifaith peace

World Jewish Congress hosts Vice President of the China Association for International Friendly Contact at New York meeting

WJC delegation led by Ronald S. Lauder meets Pope Francis at Vatican, thanking him for his great friendship and dedication to peace

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Jews from Arab Lands

The plight and concerns of Jews who fled from,or still live in, Arab lands after 1948 are not well-known. The WJC is committed to raising this issue with governments and international organizations.

The angel Of Cairo: How Spain saved Egypt’s Jews after the Six-Day War - The Forward

WATCH: An inside look at Jewish Bollywood

'I left Iraq but Iraq never left me': Jewish exiles finally begin to tell their story - Haaretz

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Supporting Israel

Around the world, Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state is constantly questioned. The WJC and its affiliates actively defend the legitimacy of Israel on all levels and support the state against unfair and biased attacks.

World Jewish Congress: UNHRC elections demonstrate ‘clear and deep’ need for reform across the board

World Jewish Congress presents UNEP with petition signed by more than 22,000 condemning Hamas' environmental crimes

WJC President Lauder thanks Austrian Chancellor Kurz for his commitment in the fight against anti-Semitism

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The Legacy of the Holocaust

Seven decades after the Shoah, some countries still have not returned stolen Jewish property. The WJC defends the rights of the victims and their heirs. It also strives to ensure that the greatest crime in the history of mankind is not denied or trivialized.

WJC President Lauder marks 75 years since rescue of Danish Jews: ‘When you save one life, you save a world – here in Denmark, you saved over 7,000 worlds’

World Jewish Congress brings special-needs youth from Israel on first-of-its-kind educational mission to Poland

WJC appeals to Catholic Church of Croatia to cancel mass honoring Ustasha criminals

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