Simon Wiesenthal Center

The Simon Wiesenthal Center is a leading international Jewish human rights organization founded in 1977 by Rabbi Marvin Hier and named for the famed Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal. With 400,000 member families, the SWC confronts antisemitism, hate, and terrorism; promotes human rights and dignity; stands with Israel; defends the safety of Jews worldwide; and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust for future generations.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, the SWC has a global footprint with regional and international offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Buenos Aires. The Center works across advocacy, education, and social action — engaging with governments, the United Nations, multinational corporations, and major social media platforms to combat hate and discrimination.

The SWC’s flagship educational institutions are its Museums of Tolerance in Los Angeles and Jerusalem, along with its Mobile Museums of Tolerance, which use interactive exhibits and programs to promote human dignity, fight prejudice, and educate millions of visitors annually. The Center also publishes influential annual reports on digital hate and antisemitism, monitoring extremism across social media and online platforms.

Through its global advocacy, educational outreach, and partnerships with world leaders, the Simon Wiesenthal Center remains one of the most prominent Jewish institutions advancing human rights and Holocaust remembrance.