Iran's nuclear ambitions pose a threat to its neighbors and the world. Iran is a leading sponsor of terrorism. Iranian leaders, above all President Ahmadinejad, repeatedly question or deny the Holocaust and threaten Israel.

• World Jewish Congress skeptical about Western powers' deal with Iran

• Don't trust Rouhani’s charm offensive, Lauder tells Biden

• WJC: Iranian president's charm offensive meaningless if not backed by action

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.

• 'Damning evidence' found by prosecutors probing Golden Dawn leaders' activities

• EJC praises Greek PM Samaras for clamping down on extremists

• Anti-Semitism in Australia at high levels, report reveals

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.

• Hillary Rodham Clinton to present World Jewish Congress award to Elie and Marion Wiesel

• Sydney: Five injured in worst anti-Semitic attack in Australia's recent history

• Lauder at WJC gathering in Jerusalem: 'Arab Spring has turned into winter'

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.

• Lauder at WJC gathering in Jerusalem: 'Arab Spring has turned into winter'

• World Jewish Congress mourns passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

• Feast of Tabernacles: Lauder thanks thousands of Christian supporters 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.

• Berlin Zoo tries to track down former Jewish patrons

• WJC welcomes German parties' pledge compensation for ghetto laborers

• Clinton at WJC dinner: 'Wiesels played pivotal part in bringing Shoah into public consciousness'

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.

• Conference at UN in New York to highlight plight of Jewish refugees from Muslim countries

• World Jewish Congress Plenary Assembly in Budapest

• Lawmaker urges Canadian recognition of plight of Jewish refugees from Arab countries