The AJWS community has a lot to say about what's happening in the world. Read our insights about the struggle for justice and human rights around the globe.
In Kenya, LGBTQI+ people are constantly under threat — from police who extort and abuse them, to laws that criminalize sex acts, and families and neighbors who cast them out, brutalize and devalue them.
Lining the coastal region of El Salvador, mangroves are unique and verdant ecosystems brimming with a rich array of trees and wildlife.
The atmosphere was electric as I sat down to meet with leaders from the social movement group, Y’en a Marre, last month in Dakar, Senegal. It was my first visit in three years due to the pandemic and I was excited to hear about the impact of our grantee’s work. Founded by young Senegalese journalists, …
Earth Day is around the corner, a time when we can bask in the beauty of spring — the season of growth, renewal, hope and change. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to introduce you to some inspiring members of the global AJWS community working to protect the environment and cultivate …
The road to justice in Senegal is rarely a straight path. Especially for women.
People are abducted and often murdered by criminals or even with the participation of authorities. Families all over Mexico live without answers.