AJWS's work is intrinsically connected to the Passover story. Walking in the footsteps of Moses, Aaron & Miriam, activists around the world are rising up against injustice & leading movements for human rights. Support their work with a Passover gift today! act.ajws.org/secure/passove…

Happy Earth Day! Today & everyday, we celebrate the activists working to protect our planet & fight for climate justice. Learn about the incredible movement against fossil fuels that is spreading across Kenya, powered by activists we are proud to support! ajws.org/blog/a-nationa…

Our Passover match is your chance to embody the spirit of the holiday and act on your values in support of people standing up for justice, equity and freedom around the world. Make a gift before Passover begins and your support will be matched 5X! act.ajws.org/secure/passove…

A gift from you can help communities fight for their human rights and change their futures. And starting today, your Passover gift will be matched 5X, thanks to an anonymous donor! act.ajws.org/secure/passove…

This year, bring social justice to your celebration with our new Passover Play Pack! Download and print it out for kids to build their own seder plate, play our social justice-themed word search or go on a scavenger hunt. It's fun for all ages! ajws.org/who-we-are/res…

Frank Mugisha more than deserves the honor of being one of TIME's 100 most influential people. He has faced numerous threats because of his fight for #LGBTQI + Ugandans’ rights. We couldn’t be more proud to stand with him & other activists in this work. time.com/6964172/frank-…

Adolescent girls deserve a safe space to succeed. Our actions to end violence against young women will help them thrive. Let's break the silence together. #HerRightsOurFight

The Nicaraguan political prisoners released last year are far from free. Living in the U.S. without asylum, stripped of their Nicaraguan citizenship and without steady jobs—even with AJWS's support—they're still in limbo. Read Michael Samorio's story: newsweek.com/hundreds-lives…

They're trying to reinstate female genital cutting in Gambia & we need to understand how dangerous this is for these young girls.
My new piece today on how we must empower grassroots efforts to support mothers to organize & educate.   

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American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is the leading Jewish org dedicated to the most pressing issues of today - from natural disasters and hunger, to persecution of minorities and women. AJWS works tirelessly across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean for a more equitable world.
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Today, we take a glimpse of what our very own Jsamorai has been doing to incorporate indigenous knowledge in conservation efforts. Read more:besnet.world/inclusive-path…

'I'm deeply troubled by the news that the Anti-Homosexuality Act remains largely intact,' said Chair Senator Ben Cardin. 'The #HumanRights of all people in Uganda—including LGBTQIA+ individuals—to live free from violence & discrimination, must be protected.”⬇️
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Today’s verdict on Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act undermines human rights and public health for all and poses grave threats to LGBTQI+ Ugandans and allies. Uganda’s international reputation and ability to increase foreign investment depend on equality under the law.

A peaceful transfer of power took place in Senegal this week, which was far from guaranteed. Learn about the activists—many supported by AJWS—who mobilized and educated voters and helped to protect Senegal's democracy. ajws.org/blog/with-a-ne…

Read this powerful The New York Times op-ed by Dr. Jean-Philippe Austin, co-founder of AJWS partner Haitian American Foundation for Democracy, on Haiti's current crises and what the U.S. and international community can do to support safety and democracy for Haitians. nytimes.com/2024/03/30/opi…

Today is #TransDayOfVisibility ! Travel with us to El Salvador, where our grantee HT El Salvador has built a vibrant, supportive community for trans men to stand up for their rights and step out of the shadows. Meet these inspiring leaders: ajws.org/blog/invisible…