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Happy Giving Tuesday! Every gift to AJWS supports global human rights activists and is an expression of our shared values. And for today only, your gift is matched 10X! act.ajws.org/secure/gt25-...
Your Giving Tuesday gift matched 10x!
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December 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Happy Giving Tuesday! Every gift to AJWS supports global human rights activists and is an expression of our shared values. And for today only, your gift is matched 10X! act.ajws.org/secure/gt25-...
This year, the U.S. government did not make a formal commitment on World AIDS Day, marking the first time in 37 years that it has not joined a chorus of nations in the fight against HIV/AIDS. www.npr.org/sections/goa...
For the first time since 1988, the U.S. is not officially commemorating World AIDS Day
Noting the decision not to mark the day, the State Department stated: "An awareness day is not a strategy." Activists in the fight to end the ongoing AIDS epidemic disagree.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This year, the U.S. government did not make a formal commitment on World AIDS Day, marking the first time in 37 years that it has not joined a chorus of nations in the fight against HIV/AIDS. www.npr.org/sections/goa...
AJWS partner Nègès Mawon was founded 10 years ago in the same spirit of tenancy and resilience that powered the Haitian revolution. Learn about their work and join us in celebrating their decade of progress for the rights of women and girls. ajws.org/blog/celebra...
Celebrating 10 years of NÈGÈS MAWON
Nègès Mawon is the leading Haitian feminist organization fighting for the promotion, defense, and strengthening of Haitian women and girls’ rights.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
AJWS partner Nègès Mawon was founded 10 years ago in the same spirit of tenancy and resilience that powered the Haitian revolution. Learn about their work and join us in celebrating their decade of progress for the rights of women and girls. ajws.org/blog/celebra...
Since January 2025, U.S. government cuts to international development assistance have closed clinics, cut jobs, and left communities without care. The toll has been staggering, with an estimated 383,000 lives already lost. Global philanthropists must step up at this critical moment. bit.ly/43GcpzU
Global Health Philanthropy in the Post-Aid Era (SSIR)
Philanthropic capital can't fill the vacuum left by the collapse of international aid, but funders nevertheless need to move from caution to courage and accelerate their pace of giving.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Since January 2025, U.S. government cuts to international development assistance have closed clinics, cut jobs, and left communities without care. The toll has been staggering, with an estimated 383,000 lives already lost. Global philanthropists must step up at this critical moment. bit.ly/43GcpzU
This year, U.S. cuts to international development assistance have closed clinics, cut jobs, and left communities without care. The toll has been staggering, with an estimated 383,000 lives lost. AJWS expert Shari Turitz issues an urgent call to action for global philanthropists: bit.ly/43GcpzU
Global Health Philanthropy in the Post-Aid Era (SSIR)
Philanthropic capital can't fill the vacuum left by the collapse of international aid, but funders nevertheless need to move from caution to courage and accelerate their pace of giving.
ssir.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
This year, U.S. cuts to international development assistance have closed clinics, cut jobs, and left communities without care. The toll has been staggering, with an estimated 383,000 lives lost. AJWS expert Shari Turitz issues an urgent call to action for global philanthropists: bit.ly/43GcpzU
We are deeply saddened by the death of Blanca Martínez, director of longtime AJWS partner Fray Juan de Larios. Blanca was a leader in the movement to end disappearances in Mexico and support the families of the disappeared. May her memory be a blessing and a revolution. #HastaEncontrarles
November 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We are deeply saddened by the death of Blanca Martínez, director of longtime AJWS partner Fray Juan de Larios. Blanca was a leader in the movement to end disappearances in Mexico and support the families of the disappeared. May her memory be a blessing and a revolution. #HastaEncontrarles
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🚀#Guatemala | A pocos meses de la elección de Fiscal General y magistraturas de Corte de Constitucionalidad, anunciamos la conformación de un nuevo Panel Internacional de Personas Expertas Independientes (PEI-GT) @pei_guatemala dedicado a la observación de ambos procesos.
November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🚀#Guatemala | A pocos meses de la elección de Fiscal General y magistraturas de Corte de Constitucionalidad, anunciamos la conformación de un nuevo Panel Internacional de Personas Expertas Independientes (PEI-GT) @pei_guatemala dedicado a la observación de ambos procesos.
Together with 18 international organizations, we announce an independent observation on the justice processes in Guatemala. The Expert Panel will monitor all stages, from the call for proposals to the final appointment, and will issue recommendations to strengthen transparency and impartiality.
November 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Together with 18 international organizations, we announce an independent observation on the justice processes in Guatemala. The Expert Panel will monitor all stages, from the call for proposals to the final appointment, and will issue recommendations to strengthen transparency and impartiality.
Doreen Onyango on a coastal community's momentous victory over a proposed coal plant: "At a time when “Goliath” seems to be winning so many battles, here in Kenya, “David” finally won." Read Doreen's reflection on this grassroots battle, which AJWS has supported for nearly a decade: bit.ly/3Xb2M8B
How Kenyan Grassroots Activists Defeated a Fossil Fuel Giant | Common Dreams
At a time when "Goliath" seems to be winning so many battles, here in Kenya, "David" finally won.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Doreen Onyango on a coastal community's momentous victory over a proposed coal plant: "At a time when “Goliath” seems to be winning so many battles, here in Kenya, “David” finally won." Read Doreen's reflection on this grassroots battle, which AJWS has supported for nearly a decade: bit.ly/3Xb2M8B
The Ogiek Indigenous people of Kenya have been fighting for the rights to their land and to preserve their culture. Read more about their home in the Mau Forest, their work for climate justice and more: maliasili.org/voices-of-im...
Culture, land, justice: the Ogiek fight for the Mau Forest | Maliasili
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October 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The Ogiek Indigenous people of Kenya have been fighting for the rights to their land and to preserve their culture. Read more about their home in the Mau Forest, their work for climate justice and more: maliasili.org/voices-of-im...
Meet Agustín and Isabel, Indigenous Guatemalans who value Mother Earth not as a concept, but as a family member who provides them with all the nourishment they need to thrive. This couple is part of a growing movement of small-scale farmers committed to a healthy planet. bit.ly/4hpMbqZ
For Indigenous Guatemalans, Mother Earth is not just a concept
This World Food Day, step inside the home of Agustín and Isabel, Indigenous Guatemalans who value Mother Earth as a family member.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Meet Agustín and Isabel, Indigenous Guatemalans who value Mother Earth not as a concept, but as a family member who provides them with all the nourishment they need to thrive. This couple is part of a growing movement of small-scale farmers committed to a healthy planet. bit.ly/4hpMbqZ
BREAKING: After a 9-year legal battle, a high court in Kenya just ruled against a proposed a coal-fired power plant on the country's northern coast. The proposal went directly against the will of the local communities and the health of the environment. AJWS partners made this happen! bit.ly/48G7GSb
Kenyan activists win against proposed coal plant
Breaking: Kenyan court shuts down proposed coal plant — a win for environmental justice!
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October 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
BREAKING: After a 9-year legal battle, a high court in Kenya just ruled against a proposed a coal-fired power plant on the country's northern coast. The proposal went directly against the will of the local communities and the health of the environment. AJWS partners made this happen! bit.ly/48G7GSb
At 12, Anzoa Sarah was struggling with her body image and self-esteem. Today, at 24, she’s a powerful women’s rights lawyer in Kampala, Uganda’s capitol city. What changed? As an adolescent, she was introduced to MEMPROW, a group supported by AJWS. Ready Anzoa's story: ajws.org/blog/girls-i...
Girls in Uganda Learn to Take Up Space
At 12, Anzoa Sarah was struggling with her body image and self-esteem. Today, at 24, she’s a powerful women’s rights lawyer in Kampala, Uganda’s capitol city. What changed? As an adolescent…
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October 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
At 12, Anzoa Sarah was struggling with her body image and self-esteem. Today, at 24, she’s a powerful women’s rights lawyer in Kampala, Uganda’s capitol city. What changed? As an adolescent, she was introduced to MEMPROW, a group supported by AJWS. Ready Anzoa's story: ajws.org/blog/girls-i...
Victory in Kenya! AJWS partners deCOALonize, Save Lamu and Katiba Institute have been fighting against the construction of a coal-fired power plant since 2016. A rollercoaster of legal battles finally culminated in a win for justice today.
Judgment Update:
The Malindi Environment and Land Court has upheld the National Environment Tribunal's 2019 decision to cancel the licence for the proposed Lamu Coal Power Plant.
#NoworNever
The Malindi Environment and Land Court has upheld the National Environment Tribunal's 2019 decision to cancel the licence for the proposed Lamu Coal Power Plant.
#NoworNever
October 17, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Victory in Kenya! AJWS partners deCOALonize, Save Lamu and Katiba Institute have been fighting against the construction of a coal-fired power plant since 2016. A rollercoaster of legal battles finally culminated in a win for justice today.
In honor of World Food Day, a few of the grassroots organizations supported by AJWS have generously shared what food and care for the planet mean to them and their communities. ajws.org/blog/nourish...
Nourishing stories for World Food Day
Read about how AJWS grantee partners around the world care for the planet, their food, and the environment.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
In honor of World Food Day, a few of the grassroots organizations supported by AJWS have generously shared what food and care for the planet mean to them and their communities. ajws.org/blog/nourish...
"I founded AJWS to unite people who believe deeply in human dignity through the lens of our Jewish values and culture, who want to respond in a meaningful way to oppression elsewhere." AWJS co-founder Laurence Simon reflects on why he started the organization: ajws.org/blog/the-ori...
The Origins of AJWS: Reflecting on 40 years of Human Rights Activism
Over forty years ago, Larry Simon began discussions with leaders of major Jewish organizations to organize the first Jewish organization dedicated to respond to global human rights.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"I founded AJWS to unite people who believe deeply in human dignity through the lens of our Jewish values and culture, who want to respond in a meaningful way to oppression elsewhere." AWJS co-founder Laurence Simon reflects on why he started the organization: ajws.org/blog/the-ori...
Our President and CEO Robert Bank is speaking now at @foreignpolicy.com Power of Purpose event:
"We believe that local people have their own solutions to their own problems. We are not a top-down funder, but a grassroots funder...
"We believe that local people have their own solutions to their own problems. We are not a top-down funder, but a grassroots funder...
September 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Our President and CEO Robert Bank is speaking now at @foreignpolicy.com Power of Purpose event:
"We believe that local people have their own solutions to their own problems. We are not a top-down funder, but a grassroots funder...
"We believe that local people have their own solutions to their own problems. We are not a top-down funder, but a grassroots funder...
With Rosh Hashanah just hours away, you can still quadruple your gift to help fund critical fights for human rights in the New Year. These funds will help us continue sustaining the work of over 500 grassroots activist organizations in 14 countries this year. act.ajws.org/secure/hh25-...
4X Match for the New Year
act.ajws.org
September 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
With Rosh Hashanah just hours away, you can still quadruple your gift to help fund critical fights for human rights in the New Year. These funds will help us continue sustaining the work of over 500 grassroots activist organizations in 14 countries this year. act.ajws.org/secure/hh25-...
Uganda had received more than $3 billion from PEPFAR since 2004 and has been among the top low-income countries receiving decimated USAID funds. www.npr.org/sections/goa...
Aid cuts hit Uganda hard. With worry and grit, it's finding new ways to save lives
Uganda is one of the countries that's greatly affected by the reduction of U.S. foreign aid. Here's how the health care system is responding — with trepidation, innovation and resilience.
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September 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Uganda had received more than $3 billion from PEPFAR since 2004 and has been among the top low-income countries receiving decimated USAID funds. www.npr.org/sections/goa...
Before Rosh Hashanah, recommit to hope and justice with a gift to the 500+ grassroots organizations supported by AJWS. Give before sundown and your donation will be matched four times! act.ajws.org/secure/hh25-...
4X Match for the New Year
act.ajws.org
September 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Before Rosh Hashanah, recommit to hope and justice with a gift to the 500+ grassroots organizations supported by AJWS. Give before sundown and your donation will be matched four times! act.ajws.org/secure/hh25-...
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U.S. diplomacy makes a difference in our daily lives—it prevents conflicts, saves lives through public health efforts, and protects U.S. jobs while creating opportunities abroad.
🧵Today, I join @houseforeign.bsky.social to advance State Department funding. Follow for updates.
🧵Today, I join @houseforeign.bsky.social to advance State Department funding. Follow for updates.
September 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
U.S. diplomacy makes a difference in our daily lives—it prevents conflicts, saves lives through public health efforts, and protects U.S. jobs while creating opportunities abroad.
🧵Today, I join @houseforeign.bsky.social to advance State Department funding. Follow for updates.
🧵Today, I join @houseforeign.bsky.social to advance State Department funding. Follow for updates.
Purpose-driven organizations are changing the future of global development. Our President and CEO will be speaking at this @foreignpolicy.com forum on September 25 as part of UNGA80 to discuss our purpose-driven work to promote human rights. foreignpolicy.com/events/fp-un...
The Power of Purpose
As global development is challenged by deepening inequality, debt distress, and geopolitical fragmentation, calls for reform are gaining traction. The Power of Purpose at UNGA80 will explore how missi...
foreignpolicy.com
September 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Purpose-driven organizations are changing the future of global development. Our President and CEO will be speaking at this @foreignpolicy.com forum on September 25 as part of UNGA80 to discuss our purpose-driven work to promote human rights. foreignpolicy.com/events/fp-un...
The Trump administration's cuts to foreign assistance funding are having catastrophic consequences around the world, and faith leaders are speaking out.
September 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The Trump administration's cuts to foreign assistance funding are having catastrophic consequences around the world, and faith leaders are speaking out.
What are the impacts of shuttering USAID and halting U.S. foreign assistance? Read this story behind the headlines, about the Lean on Me Foundation. This organization is supported by AJWS and, until recently, USAID. ajws.org/blog/a-place...
A place to breathe again: How an AJWS partner in Kenya restores hope to young mothers
As I stepped into one of the safe spaces created by Lean on Me Foundation for Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Kisumu, Kenya, I was instantly wrapped in warmth – not just from the sun streaming…
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September 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
What are the impacts of shuttering USAID and halting U.S. foreign assistance? Read this story behind the headlines, about the Lean on Me Foundation. This organization is supported by AJWS and, until recently, USAID. ajws.org/blog/a-place...
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People of many faiths agree—we have a moral duty to care for the most vulnerable.
Today, I hosted the Interfaith Working Group on Foreign Assistance to discuss how I’m fighting Trump's cruel cuts to global food aid. Too many are afraid to speak out. It’s up to us to lead the charge.
Today, I hosted the Interfaith Working Group on Foreign Assistance to discuss how I’m fighting Trump's cruel cuts to global food aid. Too many are afraid to speak out. It’s up to us to lead the charge.
September 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
People of many faiths agree—we have a moral duty to care for the most vulnerable.
Today, I hosted the Interfaith Working Group on Foreign Assistance to discuss how I’m fighting Trump's cruel cuts to global food aid. Too many are afraid to speak out. It’s up to us to lead the charge.
Today, I hosted the Interfaith Working Group on Foreign Assistance to discuss how I’m fighting Trump's cruel cuts to global food aid. Too many are afraid to speak out. It’s up to us to lead the charge.