WASHINGTON, D.C.—More than thirty global officials mandated with combating antisemitism gathered on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., as part of the World Jewish Congress’s Special Envoys and Coordinators Combating Antisemitism (SECCA) forum. Held in partnership with the Office of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism at the Department of State, this marks the first time that the United States has co-hosted this forum.
In a statement welcoming the forum, WJC President Ronald S. Lauder said, “Antisemitism is an age-old virus which defies political and national borders. The World Jewish Congress is deeply grateful to the Trump Administration and U.S. State Department for taking unprecedented action against this dangerous hatred.”
Amid rising anti-Jewish hatred globally, meeting participants provided in-depth assessments of their respective national and regional contexts — and held focused discussions on ensuring the safety and security of Jewish communities, countering transnational threats, affirming Jewish life, and strengthening global cooperation.
The special envoys and coordinators concluded their program on Thursday morning with a visit to the Capital Jewish Museum, the site where two Israeli embassy staff were murdered earlier this year.
About the SECCA Forum
The Special Envoys and Coordinators Combating Antisemitism (SECCA) Forum, operating under the auspices of the World Jewish Congress, consists of officials from numerous national governments and international organizations who are dedicated to combating antisemitism. The SECCA Forum was established to promote the exchange of views, share best practices and policies, and assess progress in the collective battle against antisemitism. On 20 October 2019, the World Jewish Congress (WJC) Executive Committee adopted a resolution to regularly host International SECCA Meetings to foster this collaborative effort.
