A global tidal wave of antisemitism has surged since October 7, 2023—this is a fundamental human rights emergency. The spread of distorted and libelous narratives about Israel—normalized and amplified by the abuse of UN institutions and international legal bodies—has fueled this dangerous trend. At the Human Rights Council session, IJL called on the international community […]
Category Archives: Fighting Antisemitism
Fighting Antisemitism, Human Rights
Webinar: “ICC Arrest Warrants against Israeli Leaders” – featuring Prof. Irwin Cotler and Prof. Yuval Shany
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Dec
Dec
On December 3, 2024, the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IJL), in partnership with the American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (AAJLJ), hosted a webinar examining the International Criminal Court’s decisions rendered on November 21, 2024 and the arrest warrants issued against Israeli leaders. Distinguished speakers Professor Irwin Cotler and Professor Yuval […]
Fighting Antisemitism
JL’s Legal Center for Combating Antisemitism was proud to collaborate with EJA’s Round Table of Jewish Lawyers
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Jun
Jun
IJL’s Legal Center for Combating Antisemitism was proud to collaborate with EJA’s Round Table of Jewish Lawyers, offering our expertise in preparations for the Conference and participating in the fruitful discussions. Adv. Avraham Yishai, the head of the IJL Center: “It was a privilege to take part in the Round Table hosted by EJA, which […]
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Apr
Apr
FACING ANTISEMITISM ON CAMPUS? You are not alone! The International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IJL), B’nai B’rith International, and the World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS) partner to support students facing antisemitism on campus in Europe, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. IJL’s Legal Center for Combating Antisemitism offers its support in exploring […]
Fighting Antisemitism, Human Rights, International Law
At the UN Human Rights Council 55th Session – IJL Calls for action against the global antisemitic surge that followed the October 7 Hamas atrocities – in all its forms, including calls delegitimizing Israel’s existence
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Apr
Apr
The horrendous attack carried out by Hamas on October 7, including the brutal torture and slaughter of entire families and over 250 individuals taken hostage, has instantly ignited a global surge in antisemitic hate speech and hate crimes. An “Epidemic of Hate.” Jewish individuals and communities worldwide are facing threats and verbal and physical attacks. […]
Fighting Antisemitism
On the streets of Warsaw, I wear my Magen David on my coat with my head held high. This is no longer safe on the streets of Paris, Brussels, or Amsterdam.
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Nov
Nov
Dr. Aleksandra Gliszczyńska-Grabias – Assistant Professor at the Institute of Law Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences and member of the Board of Governors of the IJL – offers her perspective on the recent antisemitic wave and the situation in Poland in particular. One of the examples Dr. Gliszczyńska-Grabias discusses is the Marie Andersen case and […]