AJWS Blog
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 — and meet the activists on the frontlines of the fight to build a better world.
Advocating for human rights, while responding to natural disasters in Haiti
In Haiti, the struggles of the capital, Port-au-Prince, radiate outwards. Though the city is the epicenter of the country’s compounding problems — a collapsed government that has given way to the take-over of violent street gangs, following multiple natural disasters — the fallout stretches well into Haiti’s more remote regions, where people lack any form …
A victory for villagers in Thailand, years in the making
I am so happy to write you today with exciting news from Thailand. Just last week, our parliament passed the Act on the Protection and Promotion of the Way of Life of Ethnic Groups — with an incredible 420 out of 425 representatives voting in favor. This groundbreaking law is the culmination of years of …
Inspiration from Kenya on World Indigenous Peoples Day
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.
The Stakes are High in the Pan-African Fight for Safe Abortions
In Kenya, just talking openly about abortion can be dangerous. But for the activists with AJWS grantee partner Trust for Indigenous Culture and Health (TICAH), the risk is necessary. TICAH ensures that women and girls have the knowledge and resources they need to make informed choices about their reproductive health, which also involves advocating for …