 The World Jewish Congress, representing Jewish communities in more than 100 countries around the world, advocates on their behalf towards governments, parliaments, international organizations and other faiths. The WJC represents the plurality of the Jewish people and is politically non-partisan. As the diplomatic arm of the Jewish people, the WJC has been active in countless campaigns since its inception, advocating for justice for Holocaust victims and their heirs and protecting the memory of the Holocaust, countering anti-Semitism and the delegitimization of Israel and engaging in dialogue with other faith-based organizations. In light of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the WJC would like to make the following pledges. 1. The United Nations was built on the ashes of the atrocities of Second World War and the Holocaust, the genocide of 6 million European and North African Jews. The UTHR was ridden with these historic developments in mind. As stipulated in its preamble, disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind. The WJC pledges to expand its activities around Holocaust remembrance and against its denial and distortion, which also undermines the historical basis of the U.N. and UTHR. 2. The WJC pledges to strengthen its activities against the glorification of terrorism and anti-Semitism, both offline and online. This is part of our commitment to curb the spread of hateful ideologies, support minorities and prevent future occurrence of genocide. 3. WJC experts were important stakeholders in drafting of the UTHR, for example, amendments to Article 26 on the right to education, calling for education that strengthens respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and promotes understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, which were made possible through the advocacy efforts of WJC delegates. In light of this historical legacy, the WJC pledges to continue to advocate for education in a spirit of understanding, respect and friendship among all nations, to promote Holocaust education and education against anti-Semitism and to develop tools and initiatives in this regard. Thank you.