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The World Jewish Congress expressed deep concern over the Brazilian government’s withdrawal from the International Holocaust ...
In a letter addressed to Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán, Amb. Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, ...
The Krakow ghetto was liquidated on 13-14 March 1943. Following the invasion of Poland in 1939, Nazi forces invaded Krakow, turning it into the capital of its General Government in occupied Poland.
We commend the Trump Administration for its clear and forceful opposition to the French proposal, and urge President Macron to reconsider this decision ahead of the September session of the UN General ...
When Israel has a partner for peace, only direct bilateral negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians will yield a lasting two-state outcome. Rather than stand firmly against the evils of Hamas, ...
A group of French Jewish teenagers returning from summer camp were removed from a Spanish airline flight due to “possible ...
The WJC will convene its plenary assembly in Jerusalem from May 18–20, bringing together hundreds of Jewish leaders from more than 70 communities. WJC President Ronald S. Lauder will also be presented ...
NEW YORK -- Following the passing of Leonard A. Lauder, brother of World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder, WJC Executive Vice President Maram Stern issued the following statement: “The World ...
NEW YORK - Responding to the announcement that the United States would withdraw from the United Nations Educational, ...
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder today expressed grave concern about the joint statement issued by 28 ...
A total of 38 countries openly boycotted the 20th anniversary of the World Conference Against Racism in Durban on Wednesday citing concerns of antisemitism and anti-Israel bias. The countries ...
In a closely watched decision on Monday, the Foreign Ministers of the 27 European Union (EU) member states agreed to initiate consultations with Israel under Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association ...