Israeli Ambassador to UNESCO Carmel Shama-Hacohen is escorting a delegation of ambassadors to UNESCO on a trip to Israel, organized by AJC Project Interchange.
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UNESCO Ambassadors Visiting Israel with AJC Project Interchange and Israeli Ambassador Carmel Shama-Hacohen
AJC Global Forum to Honor Romanian President Iohannis
AJC will honor Klaus Iohannis, President of Romania, with its prestigious Light Unto the Nations Award at the AJC Global Forum 2017, which will take place June 4 to 6, in Washington, D.C.
AJC Delegation Visits Albania
A seven-member AJC leadership delegation just concluded a visit to Albania's capital.
AJC Statement on President Trump’s 2018 Budget Proposal
AJC is deeply concerned by President Trump’s proposed 29 percent cut in funding to the State Department and USAID.
Muslim Jewish Advisory Council Salutes Senators’ Letter on Hate Crimes
The Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council held its third meeting since its launch in November.
AJC Official Visits Tunisia
AJC conferred with President BéjiCaïdEssebsi and other Tunisian officials on the North African republic’s democratic progress and its security and economic challenges five years after the overthrow of dictator Zine el-AbidineBen Ali.
Togo Foreign Minister Dussey to Address AJC Global Forum 2017
The foreign minister of Togo, Professor Robert Dussey, will address the AJC Global Forum 2017, which will take place June 4-6, in Washington, D.C.
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Balakrishnan to Address AJC Global Forum 2017
Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Foreign Minister of Singapore, will address the AJC Global Forum 2017, which will take place June 4-6, in Washington, D.C.
AJC Questions Ban on BDS Proponents Entering Israel
AJC is troubled by a new law, adopted by the Knesset yesterday, that will bar foreign nationals who have publicly expressed support for boycotting Israel or who work on behalf of organizations supporting the BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanctions) movement from entering Israel.
AJC Statement on Revised Executive Order
AJC remains concerned by President Trump’s revised executive order on immigration and refugees.
Warsaw Gala to Celebrate New AJC Central Europe Office
AJC will hold a gala in Warsaw on March 27 to celebrate the opening of Shapiro Silverberg AJC Central Europe, the global Jewish advocacy organization’s newest office in Europe.
Prominent U.S. Jews, Latinos Pledge Joint Action on Domestic, Foreign Policy
Founding members of the Latino Jewish Leadership Council (LJLC) gathered yesterday in Washington, D.C. for their first face-to-face meeting since the group was established in January.
Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council Statement on President’s Condemnation of Hate Crimes
We agree with the President’s assertion in his speech at the Joint Session of Congress that “we are a country that stands united in condemning hate and evil in all its forms.”
American Jewish Committee (AJC) opens office in Warsaw
On 27 March, the American Jewish Committee (AJC) is opening its office in Warsaw, the organization’s fifth office in Europe.
AJC Statement on President Trump's JCC Remarks
AJC is deeply troubled and puzzled by President Trump’s recent comments about the wave of bomb threats against Jewish community centers across the country, and urges the president to clarify his intended meaning.
Latino-Jewish Leadership Council Convenes in Washington March 1
Members of the new national Latino-Jewish Leadership Council (LJLC) will gather for their first consultation on March 1, in the nation’s capital.
AJC Congratulates New DNC Head Tom Perez
AJC congratulates Tom Perez on his election to the chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
AJC Praises Ambassador Haley’s Strong Defense of Israel
In a letter to Ambassador Nikki Haley, the U.S. permanent representative to the UN, AJC expressed “profound appreciation” for her remarks following a UN Security Council discussion on the Middle East.
AJC Deeply Concerned by New DHS Immigration Guidelines
AJC expressed deep concern over the new and sweeping immigration enforcement policies announced this week by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council Statement on Bomb Threats Targeting Jewish Community Centers Across U.S.
This past weekend, 11 Jewish Community Centers across the country were victims of bomb threats, bringing the total to 69 hate crimes targeting 54 Jewish Community Centers in 27 states since January, according to news reports.
