Founded in 1906, AJC is the leading global Jewish advocacy organization working to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. AJC maintains unparalleled access to key decision-makers, including government officials, diplomats, and other world leaders. Through these relationships and an international presence, AJC is able to impact opinion and policy on the issues that matter most: combating rising anti-Semitism and extremism, defending Israel's place in the world, and safeguarding the rights and freedoms of all people.