American Jewish World Service is “more committed than ever to fighting violence motivated by anti-Semitism, racism and bigotry.” Robert Bank, President and CEO of American Jewish World Service (AJWS), issued this statement: “We are shocked and saddened by news of another horrific attack on an American synagogue, this time in California as worshippers celebrated the …
Read MoreThe American Jewish community applauds the United States Congress for defending the rights and dignity of the Rohingya people. The Jewish Rohingya Justice Network (JRJN)* issued this statement following the introduction of the Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S. 1186) in the U.S. Senate: “The Jewish Rohingya Justice Network applauds the bipartisan …
Read MoreSenate bill would authorize humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees and impose sanctions on Burmese military officials American Jewish World Service (AJWS) Director of Government Affairs Rori Kramer issued the following statement on the introduction of the Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S.1186) in the U.S. Senate: “As the leading global Jewish organization supporting …
Read MoreLeading Global Human Rights Organization Supports Advocates for Gender Equity Worldwide In response to a detailed report in the New York Times about philanthropist Michael Steinhardt’s abuse and harassment of women professionals working in the organized Jewish community, Robert Bank, the President and CEO of American Jewish World Service and a member of the Executive …
Read MoreRabbis ask Secretary Mike Pompeo to denounce Guatemalan bill offering impunity to war crimes and other atrocities Twenty-six rabbis from 19 states, who lobbied this month in Washington,D.C. with American Jewish World Service (AJWS) for human rights, sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in an effort to defend the rule of law …
Read MoreSocial justice advocates meet with leaders of Congress and the State Department to lobby for human rights in the developing world WASHINGTON, D.C.—Twenty-six rabbis from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C. this week as part of a human rights lobbying effort organized by American Jewish World Service (AJWS), the leading Jewish organization supporting advocates for human …
Read MoreAmerican Jewish World Service decries new proposed curbs on foreign aid and State Department human rights programs American Jewish World Service (AJWS) Director of Government Affairs Rori Kramer issued this statement following the introduction of the President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget: “As the leading global Jewish organization that supports advocates for human rights and …
Read MoreSocial justice advocates meet with leaders of Congress and the State Department to lobby for three pressing issues in the developing world Twenty-eight American rabbis travel to Washington, D.C. next week as part of a human rights lobbying day organized by American Jewish World Service (AJWS), the leading Jewish organization supporting advocates for human rights and …
Read MoreAmerican Jewish World Service Welcomes Introduction of an Act That Would Impose Sanctions on Current and Former Guatemalan Officials American Jewish World Service (AJWS) Director of Government Affairs Rori Kramer issued this statement following the introduction of the Guatemala Law and Accountability Act in the House and Senate: “As the leading global Jewish organization that supports …
Read MoreThe American Jewish community stands united against the genocide of the Rohingya people and the persecution of all ethnic minorities in Burma. Inspired by the Jewish commitment to justice, the Jewish Rohingya Justice Network (JRJN)* works to promote a robust U.S. and international response to the Rohingya genocide. Convened by American Jewish World Service (AJWS), …
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