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We Want Respect & Rights, Not Sympathy and Charity: Celebrating International Women’s Day in India
Pooja Gurjar is a young woman from Rajasthan. She was married off at the age of 16 years and sent to her marital home. At her insistence, she returned to live in her parents’ house and is has continued her education. She recently completed MJAS’ Grassroots Journalism course and wants to build her career in …
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A New Beginning for Haiti: The U.S. and International Community Must Support Civil Society Efforts in Creating a Transitional Government
On an important day for Haiti, past and present, Tracey Gurd, Senior Director of Civil and Political Rights and Advocacy of American Jewish World Service released the following statement: Today marks a key moment both for the past and the future of Haiti’s democracy. February 7 commemorates not only the end of the 30-year dictatorship …
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Haiti Is at a Crossroads: The United States and International Community Must Ensure Haitians Can Determine Their Own Future
In response to the robust and fast-breaking debates over the future of Haiti since last week’s assassination of former president Jovenel Moïse, Robert Bank, President and CEO of American Jewish World Service (AJWS), which has worked with human rights activists in Haiti since 1999, issued this policy statement in support of Haitian democracy and civil …
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Women Up Front: See How AJWS Grantees Celebrated International Women’s Day
Though the COVID-19 pandemic is still creating challenges for AJWS grantee partners around the world, many found safe, powerful ways to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8. Each year, International Women’s Day—an important part of Women’s History Month—is an opportunity to focus on the victories of women activists and advocates, and their ongoing struggles …
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Internet Connection Sparks Hope for the Persecuted Rohingya People
After a full year almost completely cut off from the internet or cell phone reception, hundreds of thousands of Rohingya people living in the world’s largest refugee camps finally went back online this August, thanks to the vigorous advocacy of AJWS grantees and others in the international community. The Rohingya people had been barred from …
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Leading Jewish Human Rights Group Applauds International Court of Justice for Seeking Accountability in Myanmar
American 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 …
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Leading Human Rights Group Welcomes Pursuit of International Justice and Accountability for Crimes against Rohingya People
American 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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American Jewish World Service Applauds The Fact-Finding Mission On Myanmar; Calls On International Community To Act In The Face Of Injustice
Leading global human rights group demands accountability and justice against perpetrators in response to crimes against humanity committed against ethnic minorities in Myanmar. 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 United Nation’s Fact-Finding Mission released its final report about the situation of ethnic minorities in the Myanmar: …
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AJWS Applauds New United Nations Report Urging International Community to Cut Ties with Burma’s Military
Leading human rights group calls on the international community to implement targeted sanctions to hold the Burmese military accountable for human rights abuses 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 United Nation’s Fact-Finding Mission urged severing economic …
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