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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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  1. Jul 2

    Climate change is not an isolated issue – it worsens economic & social inequality. We must now to slow the effects of this worldwide crisis & protect the most vulnerable people.

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  2. Jun 28

    The latest report confirms that education, autonomy and ending are key to allowing women to thrive. We must ensure that women and girls around the world have the right to make decisions about their bodies and their lives.

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  3. Jun 27

    Thanks to those who joined today as AJWS’s Sam Wolthuis moderated a panel at the World Conference on to discuss the development of a unified voice for the people. We will continue supporting the Rohingya people & lifting Rohingya voices.

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    Emotional appeal from activist Hafsar Tameesuddin to the international community: “ “I’m requesting the world that if we go home this time that it is with full protection, dignity and our full citizenship” World Conference on
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    Jun 26

    No parents. No grandparents. No aunts or uncles. No guardians. No choice. 111,000 unaccompanied children were forced to flee violence by the end of 2018.

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    Jun 26

    Very much welcome the news that the Prosecutor has requested to formally investigate ’s deportation of my brothers and sisters.The arc of history does indeed bend towards justice.

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    Jun 26

    BREAKING! A huge boost for environmental rights, for the Lamu community and for our planet. The licence to build the Lamu Coal plant has been revoked!

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  7. Jun 26

    Congratulations to our partners and for an incredible win today!

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    Jun 26

    I’m proud to join more than 25 other activists calling on the to show support for rights.

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  9. Jun 25

    We join more than 70 other NGOs in urging Congress to protect funding for the Northern Triangle. It is our duty as to support vulnerable communities in this region.

    70+ NGOs: "Eliminating poverty-focused U.S. government funded assistance to the Northern Triangle and abandoning poor and vulnerable communities is counterproductive, short-sighted, and results in increased irregular migration."
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    Jun 20

    An honour to be with & our 5 brilliant Award winners at the Congressional LGBT Caucus

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  11. Jun 24

    Felicidades, ! We are proud to partner with to fight for rights and build a better world.

    : Esta placa es de cada una y cada uno de los defensores de derechos humanos que están aquí” la defensora de al recibir el 2019 de las Américas por su labor como defensora de derechos humanos
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    Jun 20

    To mark , we share the stories of six journalists from around the world who were forced to flee their countries because of their work and currently live in exile.

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  13. Jun 21

    We're so proud to support partners that are standing up for rights around the world. Check out these stories from some of our grantees fighting for equality during and every day.

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  14. Jun 20

    AJWS is deeply concerned to see the Trump Administration continue to strip away the basic sexual health and rights of women, girls and marginalized communities.

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    It is outrageous. Just outrageous. Andrew Bremberg—the man who wants to represent this nation at —told me that a woman who is raped has no right to an abortion. He has no right to represent us.
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  15. Jun 20

    To honor , we sat down with our grantee —a group working towards the safe return of the 1 million refugees living in camps in Bangladesh. Read the fascinating conversation here:

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    Jun 20

    Proud of the 2 bipartisan measures that passed: 1️⃣Chairman 's imposes sanctions on the Burmese military in response to the genocide of the Rohingya people 2️⃣'s provides assistance & works to release political prisoners in Burma

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    Here’s a quick update on two of my bills that are passing out of committee today:
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  17. Jun 20

    On – we join more than 20 faith organizations standing in solidarity with refugees. We call for tolerance, diversity and welcome for people of all faiths, everywhere.

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    Jun 19

    We don’t put our heads down and say I’m Jewish but I’m pro-choice – we believe from a deeply-founded Jewish place that individuals should have control over their own bodies.

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    Rabbi says he has never known a world without Roe v. Wade. But he’s always known that a woman’s right to make her own decisions is deeply grounded in Jewish values.
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  19. Jun 20

    Thank you to for his bill that supports the release of political prisoners in Burma – AJWS stands in opposition to the unjust detainment of defenders.

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  20. Jun 20

    AJWS commends and for their work to champion the rights of the people, and we thank those who stood in favor of the BURMA Act today.

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