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.
I am horrified, as I know the world is, by this past weekend’s murderous and hateful attack on LGBT people in Orlando. In the wake of this atrocity, I am joining with our AJWS community to pause, remember and mourn, so we can find the strength to fight another day.
AJWS is proud to support activists fighting to protect the environment in countries around the world. We aid communities and movements organizing to protect the land, water and natural resources that people depend on for their survival.
As Jewish American Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the achievements of American Jews throughout history, and on what it means to be Jewish in America today. We’re also celebrating our own supporters, many of them American Jews, who are joining together to build a better future for millions around the globe. A …
If you want to improve something, the challenge first needs to be visible—and, unfortunately, some of the challenges facing women in developing countries are invisible. Why? They haven’t been clearly investigated by researchers and tracked with data. We know that we do what we measure. In other words, if we don’t measure the right things, …
As we wrap up our 30th anniversary year, we’re proud to share our special 30th anniversary video and our newest annual report! Our 30th anniversary video was narrated by Mandy Patinkin, an award-winning performer and a friend of AJWS. Our annual report commemorates AJWS’s 30th anniversary and recognizes 30 remarkable leaders who have helped bring equality, …
