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Inspired by the Jewish commitment to justice, we work to realize human rights and end poverty in the developing world. President & CEO:

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    Feb 28

    And here's my hamantaschen recipe!

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  2. Feb 28

    Give tzedakah for today: help end poverty & oppression for the world’s most vulnerable communities, like the people of Burma. Like Esther, we can stand up against injustice.

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  3. Feb 27

    Chag Sameach to you and yours! At AJWS, we are celebrating the modern-day Esthers who are fighting poverty and oppression around the world. And having some hamantashen!

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    Feb 26

    A few weeks ago on my trip to Bangladesh with , I visited the refugees for to mark six-months since the start of the crisis. Watch + Read here:

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  5. Feb 27

    The human rights violations that caused over 600,000 refugees to flee their homes are still a threat. Repatriation cannot be seriously considered until the Burmese government can ensure their safety and rights.

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  6. Feb 27

    Though it has fallen from the front page, the crisis in South Sudan is ongoing with millions at risk of starvation. We are proud to be providing long-term support in the region.

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    Feb 25

    Six months ago today, the mass exodus of refugees from Myanmar reached crisis levels. After meeting some of these women and girls last week in Bangladesh, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador is now asking you to join us and stand :

    Ashley Judd Meets Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
    UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Ashley Judd meets Rohingya women and girls who have fled from terror in Myanmar to safety in Bangladesh.
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  8. Feb 26

    Evidence of what the UN has called "textbook ethnic cleansing" against the people is being bulldozed in Burma.

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    Feb 23

    Are you Kenyan? Are you intersex, transgender, and/or gender non-conforming? We have a resource for you - courtesy of Jinsiangu (its in PDF/downloadable)

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    Feb 26

    WHAT ARE the key issues coming up this week on agenda of the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council? shares an overview: will be in Geneva to represent Chapter Four Uganda at the session.

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    Feb 25

    We stand in solidarity with & partners in Kenya in the court challenge of the discriminatory laws in the penal code that undermine people's fundamental rights. We believe every human being has a right to be treated with equality & dignity.

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  12. Feb 23

    ICYMI: Listen to recording of yesterday's webinar on the Jewish response to the ethnic cleansing of the people. Thanks to & for co-hosting!

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    Feb 23

    It's alarming to see an increase in threats to around the world, particularly with world leaders like promoting fear, hate and division. It is more important than ever to support grassroots activists fighting for progress.

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    Feb 23

    It is about human rights not gay rights...because we are all human beings

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    Feb 22

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    Feb 22

    The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened.

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  17. Feb 23

    is intensifying storms and increasing damage so much that we need new ways to measure it.

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  18. Feb 22

    We are thrilled that the high court in Kenya is hearing a challenge to sections of the national law that enable discrimination & violence against people. A huge thanks to the organizations that have been fighting for this.

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  19. Feb 22

    The State Department’s decision to “pare back” language about reproductive rights and discrimination in a report about global human rights is alarming, outrageous, but sadly not surprising. We will continue to speak out against threats to .

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    Feb 22

    Remote camp being built for 100,000 Rohingya on shores of a "shifting, unstable" island that emerged from the sea only 20 years ago, and that sits directly in the cyclone path. Great graphics by

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