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Georgetown Cuts Ties with UN Official Over Antisemitism

12/25/2025

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Georgetown University removed Francesca Albanese, a United Nations official, from its list of affiliated scholars due to antisemitic remarks and defense of terrorism.
The removal followed advocacy by UN Watch, which documented her rhetoric in a detailed report.
Albanese is the first United Nations official condemned for antisemitism by Canada, Germany, and France.
UN Watch welcomed Georgetown's action, emphasizing accountability in academic institutions.

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Georgetown University removed Francesca Albanese, a United Nations official, from its list of affiliated scholars due to antisemitic remarks and defense of terrorism.
The removal followed advocacy by UN Watch, which documented her rhetoric in a detailed report.
Albanese is the first United Nations official condemned for antisemitism by Canada, Germany, and France.
UN Watch welcomed Georgetown's action, emphasizing accountability in academic institutions.