| Anti-Semitism In The Arab World
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 Al-Watan, October 9, 2005 (Oman)
The Jew is saying: "Now to our topic - I will fast and this is my meal to break the fast," while eating chicken on which is written: "Palestine." | | Click to Enlarge | - ADL Expert To Lead Network Against Cyber Hate
An internationally recognized expert on the Internet and leader of the League’s efforts to combat hate online has been tapped to lead the world’s foremost organization working to counteract cyberspace bigotry. Christopher Wolf, the longtime Chair of ADL's Internet Task Force and Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP, was named Chair of the International Network Against Cyber Hate (INACH) during its fourth annual conference, held September 29-30 at ADL National Headquarters New York City. More>>
- Millions More Movement Message Contrasts With Messengers
While messages of African-American unity, criticism of the war in Iraq and the government’s response to Hurricane Katrina that were delivered at the Millions More Movement rally were not filled with anti-Semitic and racist invective as in past events led by Louis Farrakhan and Malik Zulu Shabazz, anti-Semitism and racism was spouted at events leading up to the October 15 march. More>>
- OSCE Nations Urged To Act Against Anti-Semitism
At a meeting in Warsaw attended by ADL, participating states of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe were urged step up action against anti-Semitism and intolerance. The League also addressed a side event on tolerance education to share ADL's experience adapting its A Classroom of Difference™ and Peer Training programs for use in OSCE states. More>>
- Mugabe’s Hitler Slur Condemned
ADL strongly condemned President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe for remarks comparing President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair to Hitler and Mussolini. More>>
- Former Weapons Inspector Offends With Holocaust Analogy
Remarks made by Scott Ritter, a former U.N. weapons inspector in Iraq, comparing President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair to Nazi war criminals were deplored. Speaking at the Royal Institute for International Affairs think-tank in London on October 7th, Mr. Ritter declared that the two leaders could be “pulled up as war criminals for engaging in actions that we condemned Germany in 1946 for doing the same thing.” More>>
- Beatification of German Bishop Praised
Pope Benedict XVI was praised for his decision to move forward with the beatification of World War II-era German Bishop Clemens August von Galen. Known as the “Lion of Muenster,” von Galen courageously spoke out publicly against the Nazis’ murderous policies and condemned anti-Semitism. More>>
- ADL to Namibia: Respond to Anti-Wiesenthal Ad
The League urged the government of Namibia to prosecute those responsible for placing an advertisement in a weekly magazine that viciously attacked the memory of famed Nazi-hunter Simon Wiesenthal within days of his death. More>>
- FBI Releases 2004 Hate Crime Statistics
Responding to the release of the FBI's annual crime report, ADL called for action by police agencies, lawmakers, and educators to address bias-motivated violence and vandalism and to develop positive programs to address this national problem. The FBI report documented a slight decrease in overall crime reports in 2004, but an increase in the number of reported hate crimes. More>>
- Episcopal Church Rejects Israel Divestment
The Episcopal Church's decision to reject divestment from Israel and instead adopt a policy of "positive investment" in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict was welcomed. ADL hopes the October 8 action by Episcopal Church leaders will persuade other mainline Protestant churches to turn away from considering or supporting ill-conceived and unfair divestment from certain companies doing business in Israel, and instead embrace positive policies and programs to promote peace, justice and reconciliation. More>>
- Curriculum Challenges Stereotypes About People With Disabilities
The latest in the League’s series of online anti-bias lesson plans for students in grades K-12 explores the myths and stereotypes surrounding people with disabilities. Timed to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the passage of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act, the curriculum "Equal Treatment, Equal Access" is devoted to raising awareness to the challenges faced by people with disabilities and their struggle to gain equal access to society. More>>
- Online Bibliography of Multicultural Books Expanded
The League’s online bibliography of recommended multicultural and anti-bias books for children recently underwent a significant expansion to include early childhood titles in addition to titles appropriate for children in grades K-6. A valuable resource for educators, parents and caregivers, the bibliography’s featured readings are sent monthly to schools across the country. More>>
- California Travel Insurance Bill Signed Into Law
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law a bill that prohibits life and disability insurers from denying a policy to anyone traveling to a country on the State Department advisory list unless the risk of exposure has been substantiated. ADL advocated strongly on behalf of the bill by providing testimony and meeting with members of the state Senate’s Insurance Committee. More>>
- ADL Awarded LA Victim Assistance Grant
The County of Los Angeles Human Relations Commission has awarded ADL a two-year grant to join the Hate Crimes Victim Assistance Network. The network aims to facilitate better service to hate crimes victims, to monitor trends, and to improve communications among different groups who deal with the aftermath of hate crimes.
Editor's Note: The next edition of ADL Headlines will appear on November 10, 2005. | ©2005 Anti-Defamation League. All rights reserved.
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