Justice 73 has been published. In this issue: -Addresses- – ICC Arrest Warrants against Israeli Leaders / Irwin Cotler – Israel and International Law: Developments and Trends in 2024 / Gilad Noam – Antisemitism – The “Seismograph” of the Crisis in the Middle East / Thomas Haldenwang – Distortion and Trivialization of the Shoah / […]
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IJL’s statement, delivered by CEO Hila Kugler-Ramot, at the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council
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Mar
Mar
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. We call on the international community to protect the integrity of legal […]
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“Denial, Distortion, and Misinformation: The Truth About the Holocaust 80 Years After the Liberation of KL Auschwitz” conference
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Feb
Feb
On the momentous occasion of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of KL Auschwitz, an essential dialogue took place at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw. The international conference, titled “Denial, Distortion, and Misinformation: The Truth About the Holocaust 80 Years After the Liberation of KL Auschwitz,” brought together over […]
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Jan
Jan
Justice 72 has been published. In this issue: -Addresses- * The Goal of Victory and the Pursuit of Justice in the “Swords of Iron” War /Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi * Antisemitism in Higher Education in the U.S. – Understanding the Issue and Facing the Challenges / Ronald D. Liebowitz * The State of Online Antisemitism / […]
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“One Year Later: The U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism — Legal and Operational Aspects” / Holly Huffnagle
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Dec
Dec
This article reveals the origins of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism (the first federal government plan to counter anti-Jewish prejudice in American history), outlines the National Strategy’s legal and operational aspects, and presents how institutionalizing the plan will protect American Jews and prevent antisemitism in the United States (an edited abridged version is […]
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Diana Levinson, grandmother of Shay—whose body remains held in Gaza at the UN Human Rights Council 57th Session
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Sep
Sep
For nearly a year, 101 hostages have been held in Gaza under inhumane conditions. Six were brutally executed just three weeks ago. At the UN Human Rights Council, Diana Levinson, grandmother of Shay—whose body remains held in Gaza—urged immediate action to bring them home before more lives are lost. Watch her compelling statement, delivered on […]
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Sep
Sep
At the UN Human Rights Council 57th Session, IJL raised the urgent need to address the alarming surge in antisemitism following the October 7th Hamas attack, particularly in academic settings worldwide. IJL’s CEO Hila Kugler Ramot emphasized that “Antisemitism is not just a Jewish problem—it’s an assault on the fundamental human rights that international law […]
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Aug
Aug
The International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IJL) expresses the consternation of our members at the unbridled abuse and harassment, including threats of violence, directed against the institutions and officials entrusted with upholding the rule of law in Israel. While criticism of the decisions and actions of legal officials is legitimate, conduct that seeks […]
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Aug
Aug
Academic boycotts against Israeli and Jewish scholars and students violate international human rights law. These boycotts infringe upon academic freedom and free speech, harming both Israeli and Jewish academics and those denied the right to collaborate with them. Boycotted individuals face discrimination, exclusion, and intimidation. Anti-Israeli academic boycotts stigmatize Jewish scholars and students, attributing group-based […]
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IJL’s Amicus Brief Challenging ICC’s Prosecutor’s Request to Issue Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders
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Aug
Aug
On August 6, 2024 the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IJL) submitted an amicus curiae brief to the International Criminal Court (ICC) relating to the ICC Prosecutor’s recent request to issue arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. At the onset the brief emphasizes that the unprecedented request by the Prosecutor […]
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