Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International

Supreme Court orders Nordic Resistance Movement banned | News Now Finland

An important decision by Finland’s Supreme Court to uphold a ban on the Nordic Resistance Movement neo-Nazi group. This is a milestone decision: the first time in 40 years Finland has banned a far-right group. Read more » »

#DeleteAntisemitism❌ Being proactive in the fight against #antisemitism is necessary, particularly …

#DeleteAntisemitism❌ Being proactive in the fight against #antisemitism is necessary, particularly given the ease and speed at which it can spread. Therefore, the #DigitalServicesAct must encourage innovative solutions to counter such #hate that focus on education and other preventative strategies, as well as on security and protection. Read more » »

#DeleteAntisemitism❌ As part of our policy position on the #DigitalServicesAct, we urge that future …

#DeleteAntisemitism❌ As part of our policy position on the #DigitalServicesAct, we urge that future legislation recognizes the need to disincentivize hate for profit on online platforms. Read more » »

We are pleased with the Trump administration’s imposition of sanctions on Iran, which would …

We are pleased with the Trump administration’s imposition of sanctions on Iran, which would punish any company or person that violates a conventional arms embargo on Iran. The proposed U.S. action would work toward stopping Tehran from becoming an even greater global security threat. Read our full statement: https: //bit. Read more » »

Both JNS.org and the Algemeiner covered our reaction to the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice …

Both JNS.org and the Algemeiner covered our reaction to the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 👉 𝐉𝐍𝐒: https: //bit.ly/3iRDwhR 👉 𝐀𝐥𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫: https: //bit.ly/35UXy7r May her memory be a blessing. Read more » »

Edit knows it. We know it. #Holocaust denial is not free speech. There’s just #NoDenyingIt. Facebook …

Edit knows it. We know it. #Holocaust denial is not free speech. There’s just #NoDenyingIt. Facebook must remove any and all Holocaust denial from its platform immediately.“Holocaust denial is NOT free speech, it IS hate speech. We don’t need any more hate in this world. Read more » »

Jewish groups react to passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

JNS quoted B’nai B’rith International’s statement on the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in its coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court Justice’s death. Read the Story on JNS.org (September 21, 2020 / JNS) Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the first Jewish woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, died on Sept. Read more » »

#DeleteAntisemitism❌ As major social media companies have taken measures to moderate content and …

#DeleteAntisemitism❌ As major social media companies have taken measures to moderate content and counter online hate, smaller, alternative online platforms have become increasingly popular destinations for conspiratorial, hateful and extremist content that ultimately leads to violence. Read more » »

Nearly two-thirds of US young adults unaware 6m Jews killed in the Holocaust

A Claims Conference survey found that almost two-thirds of young Americans don’t know that 6 million Jews were killed during the Holocaust. This is extremely distressing. As #antisemitism increases in the U.S. and across the globe, we must strengthen #Holocaust education. Read more » »

#DeleteAntisemitism❌ In line with the European Commission’s 🇪🇺 efforts to establish a “Europe fit …

#DeleteAntisemitism❌ In line with the European Commission’s 🇪🇺 efforts to establish a “Europe fit for the digital age” and in its pledge to ensure that technology improves the lives of European citizens by fostering an open and democratic society, Read more » »