Interactive map will display real-time antisemitic incident data from ADL and international organizations
New York, NY, March 6, 2024 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today launched the ADL ATLAS (Antisemitism Trends, Learning and Statistics) tool providing global antisemitism information and analysis. The data includes antisemitic incidents, antisemitic attitudes, information about government commitments and a variety of reports – all providing a comprehensive picture of the state of antisemitism worldwide.
Featuring information gathered by ADL as well as other international Jewish organizations and communities, and academic and government institutions, the interactive feature will be a resource for information on antisemitism data along with government responses.
“The first step in fighting antisemitism is having accurate and up-to-date data. ATLAS is a one stop shop for antisemitism-related information, which helps us better understand the phenomenon. By understanding the scope of antisemitism by integrating all sorts of data points we can better advocate for targeted interventions,” said Marina Rosenberg, ADL Senior Vice President of International Affairs. “We look forward to working with our international partners to tailor educational programs and advocacy efforts to combat anti-Jewish hate.”
Drawing information from ADL resources such as the ADL Global 100 and the Antisemitism Worldwide Report (with Tel Aviv University), ATLAS will also aggregate information from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Report, The U.S. State Department’s International Religious Freedom Report and the European Union’s Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) Report.
“At a time when antisemitism is an urgent problem around the globe, the ATLAS will be a pivotal tool in understanding where hot spots are and how governments are responding,” said Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO. “ADL is proud to lead this effort along with many global partners – We are a stronger force together in fighting antisemitism.”
The ATLAS was unveiled at ADL’s annual Never Is Now summit in New York on March 6 as the J-7 Joint Task Force to Combat Antisemitism convened to discuss the current global antisemitism crisis and best strategies to protect Jewish communities.
This new effort comes as antisemitism in the U.S. is at record levels. Last week, an ADL survey revealed anti-Jewish attitudes are at an all-time high, with 24-percent of Americans harboring extensive antisemitic prejudice, up from 20 percent in 2022. In January, ADL released preliminary data finding a total of 3,291 antisemitic incidents between Oct. 7 and Jan. 7, a 361-percent increase over the year prior, putting 2023 on track to be the worst year since ADL started tracking this data in the late 1970s.
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all. More at www.adl.org.