Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt Addresses WJC at the Emergency Summit on Global Antisemitism

Leading up to International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the World Jewish Congress collaborated with numerous organizations, such as the European Coalition for Israel and the UN Missions in Geneva, to raise awareness of the escalating antisemitism and inaugurated an exhibit paying tribute to Holocaust survivors.

The summit drew over 80 participants, including Ambassador and Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Dr. Deborah Lipstadt, from approximately two dozen countries, alongside faith leaders representing Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Christians. All expressed concern over the global uptick in antisemitism following the October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas. They also exchanged ideas on effective strategies to combat these trends.

The event concluded with a panel featuring Ambassador Meirav Eilon Shahar, Permanent Representative of Israel to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Katharina Stasch, Permanent Representative of Germany to the UN in Geneva, and former Prime Minister of Slovakia Eduard Heger. They deliberated on governmental and diplomatic approaches to counter antisemitism in international forums.