The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) has appointed French politician and activist Shannon Seban as its new Director of European Affairs, tasking her with leading the organization’s outreach and engagement across the continent.
Seban, a city council member in Rosny-sous-Bois, an eastern suburb of Paris, has earned national recognition for her efforts to promote laïcité, the French principle of secularism, and her fight against discrimination. She has been a prominent voice against antisemitism and racism in France, while also working to advance interfaith dialogue and mutual understanding.
“We are thrilled to welcome Shannon Seban as CAM’s new Director of European Affairs,” said CAM CEO Sacha Roytman. “Shannon’s proven dedication to fighting hate and sterling record of leadership will be invaluable to advancing CAM’s mission in Europe and strengthening our partnerships on the continent. Only eight decades after the Holocaust, the resurgence of Jew-hatred is once again threatening the foundations of European society, making Shannon’s work all the more urgent and critical.”
Seban, who was born and raised in Seine-Saint-Denis, described her appointment as both “an honor and a responsibility.” She emphasized the need to build strong coalitions across borders and faiths, adding: “At a time when antisemitism is rising again across our continent, we must defend our shared values of dignity, peace, and freedom. I am determined to contribute to this fight, and to ensure Europe remains a place where Jewish life can flourish as part of our common future.”
With a dual master’s degree in management and law, as well as in European public affairs, Seban has extensive experience working with French ministries and European institutions. She is also the author of French and Jewish — So What?, published earlier this year, which explores her personal encounters with antisemitism from both the far-right and far-left, while offering practical policy recommendations to counter the phenomenon.
Her arrival comes as CAM prepares for its next major European event, the Paris Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism, scheduled for November. The summit follows earlier international gatherings hosted by CAM in Athens in 2022 and Dortmund in 2023, which brought together civic leaders from across the world to coordinate strategies against antisemitism.
Over the past five years, CAM has established itself as a global coalition-builder, forging partnerships with leaders, legislators, diplomats, and community organizations representing a wide spectrum of political, cultural, and religious backgrounds. Seban’s appointment signals the movement’s intent to deepen its European presence at a time of rising antisemitic incidents and mounting concerns over Jewish security across the continent.