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WEBThe World Jewish Congress at the UNHRC. Learn how WJC advocates at the UN Human Rights Council against the disproportionate bias against Israel. . Learn more.
About Us - World Jewish Congress
WEBAbout WJC. The World Jewish Congress is the leading international organization connecting and protecting Jewish communities globally, in more than 100 countries. The mission of the World Jewish Congress is to foster the unity and represent the interests of the Jewish people, and to ensure the continuity and development of its religious ...
WJC Leader Ronald S. Lauder, French President Emmanuel Macron …
WEB15 hours ago · “He has been an unwavering ally to the Jewish people, especially during these challenging times of rising antisemitism,” Amb. Lauder said. “I am heartened by his resolve and am confident that he will continue to stand with us. From our meeting, it is clear that France and President Macron will do everything in their power to protect the Jewish community and work tirelessly to advocate ...
16th Plenary Assembly of the World Jewish Congress - World Jewish Congress
WEBMay 25, 2021 · The WJC Plenary Assembly takes place every four years and brings together delegates from WJC-affiliated Jewish communities and organizations in more than 100 countries around the world. The Plenary Assembly elects WJC leadership and sets policy for the years ahead. The formal session of the 16th WJC Plenary Assembly will be held on 25 May 2021 ...
WJC Program Department - World Jewish Congress
WEBThe WJC Jewish Diplomatic Corps is the flagship program of the World Jewish Congress, under the vision and leadership of WJC President Ronald S. Lauder. Our objective is to represent and strengthen the Jewish communities, ensuring their strong voice in global affairs today - and for decades to come. The World Jewish Congress has launched its ...
World Jewish Congress
WEBAlarmed by the rising tide of antisemitism since October 7, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United States permanent delegation held a high-level discussion on educational policies aimed at curbing this scourge. The World Jewish Congress, alongside …
World Jewish Congress Announces David Koschitzky as Chair of …
WEB22 hours ago · WJC President Ronald S. Lauder commented: “We are delighted to have David join the WJC Steering Committee as WJC North America Chair. His commitment to Jewish causes, his passion and his enthusiasm will be of great benefit to the global Jewish community, at a time when Jews and Jewish communities around the world are facing tremendous challenges.
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WEBMay 25, 2021 · “The COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, has shown how quickly antisemitic conspiracy myths can spread,” said President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.. “The duty to protect the future of the Jewish people starts with remembering the past, but of course it does not end there.
WJC 85th Anniversary - World Jewish Congress
WEBThe inaugural convention of the World Jewish Congress, which was at- tended by 280 delegates from thirty-two countries, took place in Geneva in August 1936. Although the organization itself was new, its ideological roots lay in the transformations experienced by the Jewish communities in the United States and Europe in the wake of World War I ...
Mission Statement - World Jewish Congress
WEBMission Statement. The mission of the World Jewish Congress is to foster the unity and represent the interests of the Jewish people, and to ensure the continuity and development of its religious, spiritual, cultural, and social heritage. The World Jewish Congress seeks, among other things: To enhance solidarity among Jewish communities ...