Office Home Office Home About Us Remarks and Releases 2017-2021 Archive HomeBureaus & Offices > Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights ...Office of the Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Antisemitism hide Office of the Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Our Mission The Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism (SEAS) advances U.S. foreign policy on antisemitism. Antisemitism is discrimination, prejudice, or hatred toward Jews. The Special Envoy develops and implements policies and projects to support efforts to combat antisemitism. Deborah E. Lipstadt was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on March 30, 2022 as the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, with the rank of Ambassador. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt Follow Us: Twitter Instagram Key Topics Remarks and Releases Defining Antisemitism Remarks and Releases Find remarks by the Special Envoy and other releases related to the Office of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. View remarks and releases Remarks and Releases Defining Antisemitism "Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities." IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism Defining Antisemitism
