Jan 18, 2025 · UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations announced new actions Friday to counter the surge in antisemitism, including encouraging governments to enforce laws against hate crimes and discrimination. The U.N., created in the aftermath of the World War II Holocaust in 6 six million Jews were killed, has worked to counter antisemitism.

3 days ago · And we will never waver in that fight”, the UN chief concluded, leaving the podium to the survivors who were there to share their memories. Prayer for peace. Israel’s President Isaac Herzog told the commemoration that “it is time to acknowledge challenging our right to exist is not diplomacy, it is plain antisemitism.”

Jan 26, 2024 · In the last several months, we have seen an outburst of antisemitism and anti-Muslim bigotry around the world. Every one of us must resolve to stand up against the forces of hate, discrimination,...

Nov 16, 2021 · Learn about how you can report a human rights violation. Antisemitic manifestations and incidents, from tacit, covert and coded forms to discriminatory behavior, to harassment and to violence are ongoing and pose serious challenges that affect whole societies.

Sep 4, 2024 · The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Wednesday described antisemitism as an ongoing plague and “scourge on our collective humanity” which has resulted in damaging consequences for...

Jan 17, 2025 · The UN launched a new Action Plan on Friday that will enhance monitoring and response to antisemitism. The plan was announced by the High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations...

The meeting aimed to present efforts by relevant stakeholders to combat antisemitism including across the UN system, and explore ways to develop a system-wide response on combating...

Jan 25, 2021 · Anti-Semitism is the oldest, most persistent and entrenched form of racism and religious persecution in our world. From Imperial Rome to medieval Europe to the modern world, Jews and their...

Jan 17, 2025 · UN Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites; Call to Action #forSafeWorship; Resources. United Nations Action Plans Developed by UNAOC. ... United Nations Action Plan to Enhance Monitoring and Response to Antisemitism. …

early two decades ago, beginning in 2001 and 2002, we witnessed a surge in anti-Semitic incidents in Western Europe, with attacks on Jewish targets including schools synagogues. Governments were slow to recognize them, let alone respond to them.