From National Strategy to Local ActionThe Spanish Experience with the IHRA Definition
The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) invites you to a webinar exploring Spain’s approach to combating antisemitism and the role of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism in translating national commitments into concrete local action. Join José Thovar Lozano, Spain’s National Coordinator for Combating Antisemitism, and Almudena Negro Konrad, Mayor of Torrelodones, for a discussion of national strategy, local implementation, and the practical use of the IHRA Definition.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 60 minutes, including live Q&A
Almudena Negro Konrad
Mayor of Torrelodones
José Thovar Lozano
Spain’s National Coordinator for Combating Antisemitism
Shannon Seban
Executive Director of European Affairs, CAM
National Strategy, Local Action
How Spain moved the IHRA Working Definition from political commitment to local policy.
Spain’s National Strategy
How Spanish national policy shapes the response to antisemitism.
The IHRA Working Definition
The definition as a practical tool for identifying antisemitism.
Adoption in Torrelodones
Why Torrelodones adopted the definition in June 2026.
Municipal Leadership
The role of mayors and local authorities across Europe.
National and Local Responsibilities
Where national duties end and municipal ones begin.
From Commitment to Action
Turning political commitments into policy that works.
National Commitment, Municipal Reality
Bringing together Spain’s national coordinator for combating antisemitism and a mayor whose municipality has adopted the IHRA Working Definition, the discussion examines how the definition can serve as a practical tool for identifying and addressing antisemitism, the responsibilities of national and local authorities, and how political commitments can be translated into effective policies and concrete action on the ground.
José Thovar Lozano
Spain’s National Coordinator for Combating Antisemitism
José Thovar Lozano is a career diplomat and Director General of Centro Sefarad-Israel since July 2025. He coordinates Spain’s National Plan Against Antisemitism and represents the country in international forums dedicated to combating antisemitism. His diplomatic career includes postings in Washington, Rabat, Dakar, and Addis Ababa, with a focus on foreign policy, human rights, and interfaith dialogue.
Highlights
Coordinates Spain’s National Plan Against Antisemitism and represents Spain in international forums dedicated to combating antisemitism.
Career diplomat with postings in Washington, Rabat, Dakar, and Addis Ababa, focused on foreign policy, human rights, and interfaith dialogue.
Almudena Negro Konrad
Mayor of Torrelodones, Spain
Almudena Negro has served as Mayor of Torrelodones (Madrid) since 2023 and is a member of Spain’s People’s Party (PP). A former journalist and Member of the Madrid Regional Assembly, she participated in the Combat Antisemitism Movement’s Mayors Summit in Paris in November 2025. Under her leadership, Torrelodones formally adopted the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism on June 16, 2026, reinforcing the municipality’s commitment to combating antisemitism.
Highlights
Led Torrelodones’ formal adoption of the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism on June 16, 2026.
Took part in CAM’s Mayors Summit in Paris in November 2025, as part of a delegation of municipal leaders.
Shannon Seban
Executive Director of European Affairs, Combat Antisemitism Movement
Shannon Seban is national secretary for combating antisemitism and racism within the French party Les Républicains and a former city council member in Rosny-sous-Bois (2020–2026). Born and raised in Seine-Saint-Denis, she is the author of French and Jewish — So What? and holds master’s degrees in management and law and in European public affairs.