Combating antisemitism at home and abroad
The UK government reaffirms its commitment to combating antisemitism domestically and internationally, highlighting shared challenges and collaborative solutions at a London conference.
Minister Chris Elmore opened the London Conference on Antisemitism, emphasizing that antisemitism affects daily life for Jewish individuals, families, and communities in the UK. He noted concerns about wearing visible symbols, safety in schools, and participation in public life, stressing that such fears demand collective action across society.
Elmore highlighted the UK’s unwavering commitment to tackling antisemitism, both within the country and beyond its borders. He underscored that hatred and conspiracy theories spread rapidly, particularly online, and that no nation addresses this issue in isolation.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) outlined its role in addressing antisemitism globally through diplomatic networks and international partnerships. The UK aims to share effective approaches, learn from others, and condemn antisemitism wherever it occurs, including through UN and OSCE engagements.
The FCDO referenced the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism as a practical tool being shared internationally. It reiterated the fundamental principle that everyone should live openly according to their faith without fear, with a focus on enabling Jewish people to do so proudly.