This is a special edition of Stories of Hope. While the work of AJWS grantees never ceases to inspire us, it’s not every month that this newsletter is filled with concrete victories like these. Let us transport you to Kenya, where last month a court shut down plans for a coal-fired power plant that would’ve …
Read More We hope your High Holidays were meaningful, sweet and reflective. In the spirit of this thoughtful season, we invite you to think back to your childhood for a moment. Were you lucky enough to have a mentor โ someone older than you who helped shape who you became? What important lessons did you learn โ …
Read More First, we want to wish you and everyone you love a shanah tovah u’metukah โ a good and sweet New Year ahead! We hope Rosh Hashanah felt empowering this year and that you’re preparing for a meaningful Yom Kippur, whatever that looks like to you. In this time of change and uncertainty, we created the …
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For 40 years, AJWS has been advocating for global justice and equality, and women’s rights have been an essential part of that fight. Feminist activists supported by AJWS have addressed many of the most pressing issues facing women and girls worldwide, from early, child and forced marriage to abuse like genital cutting and gender-based violence. …
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This week, leading up to World Day for Indigenous Peoples, representatives from 14 AJWS partner organizations focused on climate justice and Indigenous land rights in Kenya met to strategize and share learnings and solidarity.
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