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American Jewish World Service Opposes Growing Calls to Discriminate Against Muslims
Leading Jewish international human rights organization draws on lessons of Jewish history and underscores need to speak against bigotry New York, NY—In the wake of rising calls by politicians, elected officials and others to discriminate against Muslims—increasing in response to terrorist attacks undertaken by Islamist individuals and organizations—American Jewish World Service released the statement below …
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AJWS Los Angeles: What’s Happening
While the Jewish holiday of Chanukah, which begins at sundown on December 6th, is largely associated with exchanging gifts and lighting candles, at its root it is a celebration of rededication. On Chanukah we remember the past and renew our confidence in the present and the future.
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Statement from AJWS President Ruth Messinger on the Confirmation of Gayle Smith as the Next Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development
NEW YORK—Ruth Messinger, president of American Jewish World Service (AJWS), the world’s leading Jewish organization dedicated to ending poverty and promoting human rights in the developing world, released a statement today applauding the confirmation of Gayle Smith, who most recently served as Senior Director of the National Security Council, as the next Administrator of the …
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AJWS Bay Area: What’s Happening
To quote Ecclesiastes, Pete Seeger and the Byrds: “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” The festival of Chanukah resonates deeply with us at AJWS, because it focuses on the human desire to be free. As a human rights organization, this is the fundamental value underlying all our work.
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What Burma/Myanmar’s Historic Elections Mean for the Country
On Sunday, November 8, 2015, more than 30 million people voted in Burma*’s first contested elections in 25 years. 2011 marked the end of nearly 50 years of military rule, creating an opening for a more democratic state. In Sunday’s elections, Burma’s citizens expressed a desire for change. All that remains is to transform this desire into reality.
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Carlos Chen Osorio
Seeking justice for bloodshed in the name of development
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AJWS Announces Robert Bank to Succeed Ruth Messinger as President on July 1, 2016
After a remarkable 17-year presidency, Messinger to serve as AJWS Global Ambassador NEW YORK—American Jewish World Service (AJWS), the leading Jewish international human rights and development organization, announced today a leadership transition that ensures continuity of its strategy and mission while entrusting the stewardship of AJWS to a new generation. Following an 18-month proactive planning …
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AJWS Remembers founder Larry Phillips
American Jewish World Service (AJWS) mourns the passing of our beloved founding donor, Larry Phillips—a visionary philanthropist who brought the dream of a Jewish organization dedicated to ending poverty and promoting human rights alive.
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American Jewish World Service Proud to Stand with Pope Francis in Struggle against Poverty and Oppression Worldwide
Leading Jewish international human rights organization lauds Pope Francis’ commitment to human dignity and call for global justice New York, NY – As Pope Francis visits the United States this week, Ruth Messinger, president of American Jewish World Service (AJWS) issued the following statement: Statement of Ruth Messinger, President of AJWS “As Jews who are committed to pursuing justice for the …
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AJWS grantee OFRANEH awarded 2015 Food Sovereignty Prize
We’re proud to share that AJWS grantee OFRANEH (The Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras, Organización Fraternal Negra Hondureña) is the international winner of the 2015 Food Sovereignty Prize! The Food Sovereignty Prize spotlights grassroots activists working for a more democratic food system. The honorees are recognized for promoting food sovereignty by raising public awareness, organizing on-the-ground action, …
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