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American Jewish World Service Names Global Justice Fellows for 2017
At 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 …
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Essay: American leadership and international human rights
My daughter has been protesting since the womb. The month before she was born, we blocked the street outside the stadium at the end of an Eagles game, calling out “Black Lives Matter!” When she was 6 months old, she rode in the carrier through the Capitol building to demand full and fair funding for …
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Top 50 Jewish Blogs & Websites on the Web
Congratulations to every blogger that has made this Top Jewish Blogs list! This is the most comprehensive list of best Jewish blogs on the internet and I’m honoured to have you as part of this! I personally give you a high-five and want to thank you for your contribution to this world. If your blog is one of …
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A Chanukah Message from Rabbi Rick Jacobs
Across the globe, as nationalistic and autocratic governments come into power, we will need to work together to fight for equality and keep out the darkness.
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American Jewish World Service Expresses Grave Concerns about the Nomination of Rex Tillerson as the Next U.S. Secretary of State
American 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.
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American Jewish World Service Responds to Scott Pruitt’s Nomination as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
Leading 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 …
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AJWS Los Angeles: What’s Happening
In a moment overshadowed by fear and hate, I am grateful to be part of American Jewish World Service, a community fully committed to the dignity and rights of every person everywhere.
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#16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence starts today!
Today marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. We’re participating because we believe that all people—including women and girls—have the right to live free from violence, and to make their own decisions about their bodies, health, and futures.
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Rights and Responsibilities: How does Jewish wisdom bolster our efforts to realize human rights for all?
On December 10, we will mark the 68th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—a document that is now more important than ever, as we confront the real and powerful threats to human rights being posed by the incoming administration in our own country, and governments around the world.
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Let’s Talk About Sex: Overcoming Barriers to Discussing Sexuality and Empowering Adolescent Girls
It can be difficult to offer sexuality education to adolescents anywhere—but it’s especially difficult in deeply conservative communities around the world, where sexuality remains a taboo topic.
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