New York, N.Y. (July 17, 2026) — American Jewish World Service (AJWS) condemns the U.S. Department of State’s targeted attack on the International Criminal Court and its threats to states and actors that honor the Court’s vision of global justice. As the leading Jewish organization fighting to advance human rights outside of the U.S., we …
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New York (June 25, 2026)—American Jewish World Service (AJWS) condemns the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to allow the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of migrants from Haiti and Syria. The court’s decision threatens to upend the lives of families who have built their futures in this country and now face …
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During the 2025 federal government shutdown — the longest in U.S. history — AJWS raised the alarm about Congress’s failure to fight back against massive cuts to international aid. Rori Kramer, Director of U.S. Advocacy asks AJWS supporters to help us continue the work of hundreds of grassroots partners in Africa, Asia, Latin America and …
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As the dust settles around the Trump administration’s first week, American Jewish World Service stands with our partners in civil society here in the United States and worldwide against the costly decision to freeze nearly all U.S. foreign assistance. For almost 80 years, U.S. aid has delivered enormous influence around the world. Beyond its humanitarian …
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Landmark agreement ratified after only six months of bargaining NEW YORK – American Jewish World Service and the AJWS Union announced their first ratified collective bargaining agreement, only six months after bargaining commenced, and only eight months after AJWS voluntarily recognized the union. The AJWS Union is affiliated with Local 153 of the Office and …
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American Jewish World Service (AJWS), the leading global Jewish human rights organization, calls on the U.S. and the international community to pursue a true partnership with civil society in setting robust commitments at this week’s summit and throughout the year of action to follow. In advance of the Summit for Democracy, Robert Bank, President and CEO …
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