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StandWithUs Statement on the Assassination of Charlie Kirk

Charlie with his wife Erika in Jerusalem, Israel.

StandWithUs Statement on the Assassination of Charlie Kirk

We are shocked and sickened by the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Charlie’s wife Erika, their children, and their family and loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. 
 
We are deeply grateful for Charlie’s dedicated support of Israel and the Jewish People, and his vocal opposition to antisemitism. 
 
As an organization started by Americans, with the lions share of our activities taking place on American soil, we at StandWithUs recognize that this is a moment for all of us to do everything in our power to protect free speech in this country. The answer to controversial ideas and partisan political disagreements is more debate, not violence. Universities, law enforcement, elected officials, and all people of good will must come together to ensure campuses are places where people can speak freely without fear of being harmed or murdered.
 
May his memory forever be a blessing.

StandWithUs (SWU) is a 24-year-old international non-partisan education organization that inspires people of all ages about Israel, challenges misinformation and fights against antisemitism.

StandWithUs empowers people around the world to educate others through social media, print and digital materials in different languages, through educational programs and conferences, weekly newsletters, data and analytics, and missions to Israel. 

It takes legal action through StandWithUs Saidoff Law. It empowers hundreds of student leaders annually through its college Fellowship and high school Internship. SWU provides schools and educators with vital tools through its IsraelLINK middle school program, Holocaust Education Center, and K-12 Fairness Center.
 
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Los Angeles, StandWithUs has chapters throughout the U.S., Israel, Canada, the UK, Brazil, Argentina, the Netherlands, Australia and South Africa.  
 
For the last fourteen years, StandWithUs has consistently received the highest possible ratings from Charity Navigator and GuideStar, two charity watchdog groups that assess over a million charities in the United States. This puts StandWithUs in the top 3% of charities ranked for their transparency and accountability.

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