American Jewish World Service (AJWS) elevates the voices of groups affected by the draconian rule in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Shari Turitz, Vice President for Programs at American Jewish World Service (AJWS), the leading global Jewish human rights organization, issued the following statement on the third anniversary of the global gag rule: “Today, on the …
Read MoreAmerican Jewish World Service (AJWS) says ruling is an important step toward justice for the Rohingya people Tracey Gurd, Senior Director of Civil and Political Rights and Advocacy for American Jewish World Service (AJWS), the leading global Jewish human rights organization, issued the following statement as the International Court of Justice ordered provisional measures on The Gambia’s case against Myanmar (also called …
Read MoreAmerican Jewish World Service (AJWS) and the Jewish Rohingya Justice Network* demand that the U.S. support the Rohingya people Today, 52 Jewish organizations and over 500 Jewish clergy from 40 states joined to send a letter to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee demanding action to stop the Rohingya genocide. Hannah Weilbacher, Program Officer for Jewish …
Read MoreLeading global Jewish human rights group urges Senators to protect Burma’s minority groups Rori Kramer, Director of Government Affairs for American Jewish World Service (AJWS), the leading global Jewish human rights organization, issued the following statement as the U.S. Congress failed to include language promoting justice and accountability for ethnic minorities in Burma …
Read MoreAJWS is steadfast in its fight against violence motivated by anti-Semitism, bigotry and racism. Robert Bank, President and CEO of American Jewish World Service (AJWS), issued this statement: “We are horrified and saddened by accounts of another attack on Jews in the United States—this time in a kosher market in Jersey City, NJ, as the …
Read MoreAmerican Jewish World Service (AJWS) says the United States is Taking an Important Step Toward Justice in Burma Rori Kramer, Director of Government Affairs for American Jewish World Service (AJWS), the leading global Jewish human rights organization, issued the following statement as the U.S. Department of Treasury sanctioned top officials of Burma’s military: “American Jewish …
Read MoreAmerican Jewish World Service Says Bill Sets “the Gold Standard” In response to the introduction of the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act of 2019 in the U.S. Senate, AJWS Director of Government Affairs Rori Kramer released this statement: “American Jewish World Service (AJWS) applauds lawmakers in the Senate for introducing …
Read MoreAmerican Jewish World Service (AJWS) stands with Haitian Civil Society groups As the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade prepares for a December 10 hearing entitled “Haiti on the Brink: Assessing U.S. Policy Toward a Country in Crisis,” Rori Kramer, Director of Government Affairs for American Jewish World …
Read MoreAmerican Jewish World Service among those mourning the death of Charlot Jeudi The Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition, American Jewish World Service, the Haiti Advocacy Working Group, Diversidad Dominicana, Universitarios para la Diversidad, and Amigos Siempre Amigos are greatly saddened to learn of the passing of LGBTI activist Charlot Jeudi, the executive director of Kouraj Pow …
Read MoreAmerican Jewish World Service (AJWS) urges justice for all ethnic minorities who have suffered under the Burmese military Tracey Gurd, Senior Director of Civil and Political Rights and Advocacy for American Jewish World Service (AJWS), the leading global Jewish human rights organization, issued the following statement as the International Criminal Court authorized investigation into the alleged crimes committed against the Rohingya people. Background Forceful challenges to the role of Burma (Myanmar) in fomenting …
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