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The office of HM Government’s Independent Adviser on Antisemitism (HMGIAA) was established to provide independent advice to the Secretary of State for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) on issues relating to antisemitism in the UK, and the most effective methods to combat it. HMGIAA continues to report to the Secretary of State, relevant Department Ministers and officials to highlight issues from the Jewish Community and update them on the HMGIAA work plan.
The Jewish community, with its diverse membership over the past three years, remains resolute, confident, and impressively diverse. However, the vast majority within the community, remain understandably alert and wary of the multitude of antisemitic comments and actions that they experience either on the streets of Britain, through their mobile phones or that they witness in public life. HMGIAA will continue to engage proactively with and listen to the Jewish community through regular meetings and events, acting as a key point of contact between these organisations and Government on antisemitism in the UK.
Government and Parliament remain centrally important to the community’s wellbeing, both through demonstrating an understanding of, and acting against anti-Jewish racism. Over the past three years, HMGIAA has had a huge amount of positive engagement with political parties, Universities, football clubs and others over the IHRA definition of antisemitism. There is far more understanding and awareness now of contemporary antisemitism and the UK continues to be highlighted an example of best practice by international envoys around the world. HMGIAA will continue to work with international colleagues, namely the Antisemitism Envoys across Europe, in the US, Canada and Israel to encourage a sharing of best practice and international cooperation.
Despite the overwhelming consensus amongst national politicians and continued Government interaction with and support for the community, the efforts required to combat antisemitism are increasing. HMGIAA will, continue to ensure meaningful implementation of the internationally recognised definition and a comprehensive understanding and awareness of antisemitism through education and training programmes with various partners.
