American Jewish World Service (AJWS), the leading Jewish organization working to realize human rights and end poverty in the developing world, announced today its participation in the Women’s Marches taking place on Saturday, January 21st, in both Washington, D.C. and New York City.
Read MoreAt Time When Voices of Intolerance are on the Rise Worldwide, Fifteen Jewish Leaders from Across the U.S. Affirm Commitment to Human Rights American Rabbinical Leaders Visit the Dominican Republic on Human Rights Educational Mission NEW YORK, NY – American Jewish World Service (AJWS,) the leading Jewish organization working to promote human rights and end …
Read MoreAmerican Jewish World Service cites Tillerson’s lack of diplomatic experience and Exxon Mobil’s 40-year record of suppressing climate science as reasons for concern.
Read MoreLeading international Jewish organization demands that U.S. environmental policy focus on reversing climate change by cutting U.S. emissions and maintaining its commitment to the Paris climate agreement. NEW YORK, NY – In response to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s nomination today of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to be the next Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection …
Read MoreStatement of Robert Bank, President and CEO of American Jewish World Service (AJWS), regarding the appointment of Stephen Bannon as Chief White House Strategist by President-elect Donald J. Trump: NEW YORK, NY – “As a community committed to working across borders and cultures to uphold the dignity and rights of the most persecuted and oppressed …
Read MorePlease find below a post-election message from Robert Bank, President and CEO of American Jewish World Service (AJWS), that was shared with supporters today: Dear Supporters of AJWS, I am writing to you at this defining moment in history, as you are a friend who is fully committed to the dignity and rights of every …
Read MoreInaugural Ruth W. Messinger Award to be Presented to Channsitha Mark, Coordinator of the Workers’ Information Center in Cambodia WHO: Ruth W. Messinger, Former President and Current Global Ambassador of American Jewish World Service Channsitha Mark, Coordinator, Workers’ Information Center, Cambodia WHAT: Messinger of Hope: A Gala Honoring Ruth W. Messinger for her 18 years …
Read MoreAJWS President and CEO Robert Bank Urges Administration to Extend Full Non-Discrimination Clauses in Contracting, Grantmaking and Procurement Policies to Other Agencies WASHINGTON, D.C. – American Jewish World Service (AJWS), the leading Jewish international development and human rights organization, applauds the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Administrator Gayle Smith for ensuring that …
Read MoreLocally-Driven Recovery Efforts Most Effective Means to Rebuild the Country in the Wake of Hurricane Matthew NEW YORK – American Jewish World Service (AJWS), the leading Jewish international development organization, is raising funds for and working with local organizations in Haiti to support their response to the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. …
Read MoreCoalition of 250+ faith leaders and faith-based organizations, mobilized by American Jewish World Service, urges faith communities to support LGBTI communities under attack NEW YORK – In response to hateful anti-LGBTI attacks by American “faith leaders” at the recent World Congress of Families in Kenya, American Jewish World Service (AJWS), 250+ faith leaders and dozens …
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