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US delegate Ellen Germain say conference meant to ensure governments are building on each other's experience

The UK is also urging other countries worldwide to release records relevant to the Holocaust that are not yet publicly available.

Katharina von Schnurbein, European Commission Coordinator on Combating Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish Life, described the European Commission’s first ever strategy on combating antisemitism that is to be adopted later this year. Special envoys to combat anti-Semitism from 22 countries, representatives from Jewish communities in 45 countries and from 7 international organizations, gathered virtually this week to discuss methods on how to prevent, respond to and educate around antisemitism a...

JNS.org – A synagogue in Houston has filed a federal lawsuit against the city claiming that it is violating its... “It is critical to exercise due diligence to ensure that freedom of expression is protected,” he continued. “At the same time it is equally important that any criticism directed towards the government of Israel is not used as an incitement towards Jews or sacred Jewish sites.” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Moratinos in February 2020, to serve as the UN f...