American Jewish Committee Advocacy at the UN General Assembly 2026

As the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, American Jewish Committee (AJC) was on the ground at the 81st UN General Assembly at a pivotal moment for Israel and Jews around the world.

AJC’s experts from around the world were advancing specific policies to combat antisemitism, counter the Iranian regime, and forge strong ties between Israel and countries across the globe.

Find more from AJC’s Diplomatic Marathon on X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn as AJC engaged world leaders and decision-makers.

Below find videos to watch, actions to take, and how AJC is leading the Jewish community’s diplomatic outreach to world leaders—just like we have for decades.

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What’s Behind the Rise of Antisemitism Across Europe? with Anne-Sophie Sebban-Bécache
Anne-Sophie Sebban-Bécache, AJC’s Vice President of Europe, explains how rising antisemitism, political extremism, and threats from Iran and its proxies are reshaping Europe’s security landscape—and why protecting Jewish communities is essential to protecting democracy.
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The Abraham Accords: Why They Still Matter with Anne Dreazen, Vice President of AJC’s Center for a New Middle East
Anne Dreazen, Vice President of AJC’s Center for a New Middle East, explains why the Abraham Accords’ resilience matters and how AJC is working to sustain and deepen regional ties through its presence in Abu Dhabi, the BRIDGE program, and the Sachs Fellowship.
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What’s Driving Israel and Africa Closer Together? with Wayne Sussman, Director of AJC's Africa Institute
In this two-part series, AJC Africa Institute Director Wayne Sussman explores the growing partnership between Israel and African countries—and highlights one tangible example in Zambia, where a $200,000 heart-lung machine is helping expand care for children with serious heart conditions.
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Why Israel’s Ties With Asia Matter More Than Ever with Shira Loewenberg, Director of AJC’s Asia Pacific Institute
Shira Loewenberg, Director of AJC’s Asia Pacific Institute, explains how across Asia, growing anti-Israel public sentiment is creating new challenges for Israel, and how AJC is working to ensure political challenges do not erase decades of progress in Israel-Asia relations.
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How Israel’s Partnerships in Latin America Are Evolving with Dina Siegel Vann, Director of AJC’s Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Affairs
Dina Siegel Vann, Founding Director of AJC’s Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Affairs, explores the changing relationship between Israel and Latin America and what’s driving closer engagement across the region.
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AJC Presents Diplomatic Excellence Award to Board of Peace High Representative Nickolay Mladenov
American Jewish Committee (AJC) has presented veteran diplomat Nickolay Mladenov with the AJC Madeline and Bruce M. Ramer Award for Diplomatic Excellence in recognition of his decades of work to advance peace and stability in the Middle East.
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Prevent a Nuclear-Armed Iran. Support an End to the Regime’s Global Terror.
Prevent a Nuclear-Armed Iran. Support an End to the Regime’s Global Terror.
Join AJC in in calling on your members of Congress to support an end to the regime’s global terror, publicly stand with the Iranian people, and reaffirm America’s commitment to preventing a nuclear-armed Iran.
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