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B'nai B'rith International

Acronym: BBI

General Information

Identification Code: 162711719247-82
Website: [object Object]
Entity Form: Non-Profit Association
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 10/20/2015
Last Update: 6/4/2024
EP Accredited Number: 2

Mission & Interests

Goals: B’nai B’rith International has advocated for global Jewry and championed the cause of human rights since 1843. B’nai B’rith is recognized as a vital voice in promoting Jewish unity and continuity, a leader in disaster relief, a tireless advocate on behalf of senior citizens and a promoter of transatlantic partnership and tightened relations with Israel. With a presence in more than 50 countries, B’nai B’rith is the Global Voice of the Jewish Community. Through its office in Brussels Bnai Brith International is closely cooperating with EU institutions, governments and other Jewish Organisations in promoting and defending human rights and the fight against anti-Semitism, racism, and xenophobia in Europe.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
  • Agriculture and rural development
  • Culture
  • Education and training
  • European neighbourhood policy
  • External relations
  • Food safety
  • Foreign affairs and security policy
  • Humanitarian aid and civil protection
  • Justice and fundamental rights
  • Youth
Levels of Interest:
  • global
  • european
  • national

Activities

Main EU Legislative Proposals: B'nai B'rith has delegations at the European Parliament and the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. The main goals of B'nai B'rith in Europe are the defense of human rights and the fight against antisemitism, racism, and xenophobia. The objectives also include the defense of the State of Israel; humanitarian relief for the needy in Eastern Europe and in Israel; and the development of Jewish identity, culture, and heritage. We are closely following the work of the European Parliament and its relevant committees, such as the committee for Foreign Affairs AFET, the Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs LIBE, the Human Rights DROI as well as the Delegation for Relations with Israel B'nai B'rith is part of the advisory board to the informal Working Group against Antisemitism in the European Parliament. B'nai B'rith is meeting and consulting on a regular basis with MEPs, members of the Commission and Council on issues such as combatting antisemitism, Holocaust restitution and other issues concerning European Jewry.
Communication Activities: B'nai B'rith is regularly organising workshops, briefings and consultations inside and outside the institutions as well as trips to Israel for Members of the European Institutions. We produce publications to fill gaps in existing literature on the topics that are our priorities and participate in public consultations on EU legislative proposals.
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: Anti-racism and diversity,Freedom of religion and religious tolerance,Unofficial groupings

Head Office

Address: 1120 20th St NWSuite 300
Post Code: 20036
City: Washington, DC
Country: UNITED STATES
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EU Office

Address: Rue Dautzenberg 36
Post Code: 1050
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
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Financial Data

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Membership Information

Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 1
Members50 Percent: 1
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 3
Members F T E: 1.75

Structure

Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: Bnai Brith Europe http://www.bnaibritheurope.org
Organisation Members: B'nai B'rith International is affiliated with the World Jewish Congress http://www.worldjewishcongress.org/en