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.
Dozens arrested after Sweden’s Yom Kippur Neo-Nazi march turns violent
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg tightens ad policy in face of ‘Jew hater’ controversy - JTA
WJC President Lauder congratulates Chancellor Merkel on German election victory
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.
On UNHRC floor, WJC urges council to reaffirm Jewish right to circumcision and ritual slaughter
WATCH: An inside look at the Jewish community of Romania
Jewish groups critical of US decision to transfer Jewish archive to Baghdad
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.
World Jewish Congress condemns Myanmar’s persecution of Rohingya, urges international community to safeguard rights of all minorities
Haaretz: Israel to spend $32m on Syrian aid in 2017
Jewish leaders meet with Pope Francis to commemorate decree exonerating Jews of killing Jesus
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.
Israel's Hollywood envoys explain how TV hits help boost national image - Reuters
WJC WEBINAR: Lethal Media in the Israel-Palestinian Conflict
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.
Remembering my father Elie Wiesel on the eve of Rosh Hashanah - The Forward
Germany drops case against former Auschwitz medic, 96, in what could be last high-profile Nazi trial - JTA
Romanian pop star under fire for provocative photos at Holocaust memorial
