AJC Chief Executive Officer David Harris was invited to address a high-level symposium at the UN this morning on “Synergies along the Silk Road for Agenda 2030.”
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AJC Addresses High-Level UN Symposium on Agenda 2030
AJC Opposes Indiana Governor's Refusal to Accept Syrian Refugees
AJC has filed an amicus brief in a case regarding the resettlement of Syrian refugees.
AJC Praises International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Action on Antisemitism
AJC commends the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) and the government of Romania, which holds the chairmanship of that body, for adopting a working definition of antisemitism.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Joins AJC Campaign Against Antisemitism
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has signed on to Mayors United Against Antisemitism, an AJC initiative calling on municipal leaders across Europe and the U.S. to publicly address and take concrete actions against rising antisemitism.
AJC Global Forum, Celebrating 110 Years of Jewish Advocacy, Convenes June 5-7 in Washington
U.S. National Security Advisor Susan Rice, European Union Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini, and Mexican Foreign Secretary Claudia Ruiz Massieu will headline the World Leaders Plenary at the AJC Global Forum 2016.
AJC: Methodist Conference Rejects Israel Divestment, But Fails to Confront Antisemitism
Notwithstanding prior United Methodist Church (UMC) rejections of antisemitism, AJC is deeply concerned that the Church’s General Conference defeated a resolution that condemned rising global antisemitism and called on the entire church and governments around the world to take concerted action to confront this cancerous hatred.
U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice to Address AJC Global Forum
Ambassador Susan Rice, President Obama’s National Security Adviser, will address the AJC Global Forum 2016 in Washington, D.C., on June 6.
AJC Donation Will Help Palau Fight Water Crisis
In an effort to assist Palau confront its severe water shortage, AJC has made a donation to the Pacific Island nation to help build a new desalination system.
AJC Urges Citadel to Reconsider Cadet's Hijab Request
AJC is calling on Lt. Gen. John Rosa, USAF (ret), president of The Citadel, to consider reversing the decision to bar a newly admitted Muslim student from wearing her hijab head covering.
AJC Welcomes BDS Condemnation by Hillary Clinton on Eve of Methodist Church Conference
AJC welcomed a detailed reaffirmation by Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton of her opposition to BDS, the boycott, sanctions and divestment movement that has targeted Israel.
AJC Decries Venezuelan Envoy’s Holocaust Analogy
AJC is outraged by Venezuela’s blasphemous use of the Holocaust to demonize Israel.
Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs to Address AJC Global Forum
Claudia Ruiz Massieu, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, will address the AJC Global Forum 2016 in Washington, D.C., on June 6.
AJC Honors Three Women of Courage
AJC honored three women who have demonstrated courage and vision in the service of humanity.
AJC Criticizes Sanders’ Comparison of Baltimore to West Bank
AJC criticized Senator Bernie Sanders for comparing socio-economic conditions in Baltimore to Palestinian communities in the West Bank.
AJC's LEED Gold Building Status Recertified
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has recertified its LEED Gold status for AJC’s headquarters, recognizing the global advocacy organization’s continuing commitment to protect the environment and lead by example.
AJC Applauds Stanford Student Senate Resolution Opposing Antisemitism
AJC applauds passage of a resolution by Stanford University’s Student Senate (ASSU) to “Recognize and to Reaffirm the Fight Against Antisemitism.”
AJC Commends Harvard Law School Dean Minow’s Clear Call for Civility
AJC Boston praised Harvard Law School Dean Martha Minow for her compelling response to a student’s crude verbal attack on Israeli Knesset Member Tzipi Livni.
AJC Welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Iran Terrorism
AJC welcomed a United States Supreme Court decision today upholding the rights of Americans to seek compensation from Iran and other state sponsors of terrorism.
