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.
Anti-Semitism a growing concern for Germany’s Jews, but most still feel safe
Popular travel site delists Swiss hotel over anti-Semitic signs
Israel and Jewish communities condemn neo-Nazi violence, warn of dangers of hate speech
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.
Following terrorist attack, Barcelona’s chief rabbi says his community is doomed - JTA
More than a dozen killed in car-ramming attack on crowded Barcelona boulevard
More than 100 British MPs back joint Jewish-Muslim complaint against newspaper's 'Muslim problem' article
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.
At Muslim-Jewish Conference in Sarajevo, WJC-Jewish Diplomats find world of trust and respect
British Jews and Muslim file complaint over 'dangerous' anti-Muslim language in Sun article
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
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.
Frankfurt official seeks to ban 'deeply anti-Semitic’ BDS - Jerusalem Post
French Jews call for extradition of Palestinians accused of terror attack 35 years ago - JTA
Cape Verde denies pledging to start backing Israel at the UN - Times of Israel
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.
Archaeologists uncover the heart of Nazi-razed Vilnius synagogue - Times of Israel
This Holocaust monument in Belarus is haunting — and subversive - JTA
World Jewish Congress condemns desecration of Holocaust Memorial in Boston as ‘hate crime’
