The International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists
Budget
€1,503,438
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
6
2.7 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
The International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IJL) strives to advance human rights for all, and international cooperation based on the rule of law. The Association is especially committed to issues that are on the agenda of the Jewish people and works to combat antisemitism, racism, xenophobia, Holocaust denial, and the delegitimization of the State of Israel.
EU Legislative Interests
Council Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA of 28 November 2008 on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law. Council Directive 2000/43/EC of 29 June 2000 implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin. Council Declaration on the fight against antisemitism. Council Declaration on mainstreaming the fight against antisemitism across policy areas. The Digital Services Act to the extent it covered online hate crimes. Relevant provisions of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, OJ C 326, 26.10.2012, p. 391–407 (including anti-discrimination provisions, free speech and its limitations provision). Relevant case-law of the Court of Justice of the EU. EU Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life. 2021 EU Commission's Communication on 'A more inclusive and protective Europe: extending the list of EU crimes to hate speech and hate crime'
Communication Activities
Our activities in relation to EU policies include submitting papers and statements at relevant forums. Most recently - providing comments on the EU Strategy on combating antisemitism – first progress report (April 2024); Participating as Amicus Curiae in cases before EU courts (for example Amicus Curiae brief to the European Court of Justice in the Kosher Slaughter Case (C-336/19)); and Communicating with the European Commission Coordinator on combating Antisemitism, most recently regarding the rise in antisemitic incidents on European campuses and the phenomenon of anti-Israeli academic boycotting. In addition, IJL holds annual international conferences discussing a variety of topics relevant to IJL activity and goals, including speakers from the EU or academic experts discussing relevant aspects of EU policies. Other activities include holding and participating in seminars and webinars on these issues (for example an expert seminar on ways of implementing EU Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life, in collaboration with AJC Central Europe). IJL also publishes Justice Magazine offering academic articles on pertinent issues, including those relevant to EU policies – recent examples include: "European Law and the Protection of Rights of the Jewish People" by Aleksandra Gliszczynska-Grabias (JUSTICE issue 70, January 2024); "Europe's Continuing Effort to Combat Antisemitism" by Michael Whine (JUSTICE issue 71, 2024).
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
- World Jewish Congress
Organisation Members
American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists - https://www.aajlj.org/ United Kingdom of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists - https://www.jewishlawyers.co.uk/ Comité Français de l'Association Internationale des Juristes et Avocats Juifs Asociacion Abogados Judios de Argentina - AAJRA https://aajra.com/ AGE – Associazione Italiana Avvocati e Giuristi Ebrei - https://www.ageassociazione.it/ Associação Nacional de Advogados e Juristas Brasil Israel - ANAJUBI -https://www.facebook.com/p/Anajubi-100083671505122/
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.