Today marks World Human Rights Day, and the 77th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Each day, human rights defenders work tirelessly to ensure that their communities are able to live the promise of the Universal Declaration, and we proudly support them.

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

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.

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...

Rabbi Elizabeth Richman, Associate Director of Jewish Engagement & Advocacy at AJWS, spoke at a briefing for members of Congress organized by the Interfaith Working Group on Foreign Assistance. We echoed the voices of our grantees with a clear message: foreign assistance is a moral imperative.

NEW: Check out our inclusive guide to understanding the traditions of the High Holidays and to viewing these celebrations through a modern lens of justice, freedom and human rights. ajws.org/who-we-are/r...

AJWS Senior Policy Advisor Corinne Paul and AJWS partners took part in an @amnesty.org conference today on human rights, dignity and security in Haiti.

Against a backdrop of funding cuts and political backlash, @gpp-updates.bsky.social #FundOurFutures campaign has reached a historic milestone: $182 million committed for global LGBTQI+ movements!

A message from our President and CEO on the passing of Pope Francis.

Thank you for meeting with AJWS staff, trustees and Global Justice Fellows, @repgoodlander.bsky.social! We look forward to working with you to fight for U.S. foreign assistance and global human rights.

We were pleased to meet with New York Representative George Latimer today to discuss U.S. foreign assistance and policies related to our relations with Haiti.

This morning, Cantor Jason Kaufman, AJWS Trustee Bruce Rosenblum and AJWS staff got to meet with @vanhollen.senate.gov to discuss global human rights! It was an honor to discuss these important issues with you, Senator.

Thank you @ossoff.senate.gov for meeting with Global Justice Fellow Rabbi Lydia Medwin and AJWS staff today to discuss U.S. policies toward Haiti and the importance of foreign assistance. Thank you for standing up for global human rights!

Greetings from Capitol Hill! AJWS staff and Global Justice Fellows—Jewish clergy from across the country—are meeting with their Senators and Representatives today to discuss what we can do to advance global human rights. Stay tuned!

Purim is just around the corner, and it's all about making noise! This year, we're drowning out injustice by contacting our elected officials and urging them to reinstate U.S. foreign aid for communities around the world. Join us! act.ajws.org/secure/forei...