Leader of global Jewish human rights organization decries the draft decision which signals that the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark abortion rights law “Though the leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade is not final, we are deeply disturbed by the national and global implications of this potential Supreme Court ruling. …Read More
Read MoreWith authoritarianism on the rise, for American Jewish World Service, investing in social movements led by young people is one of the best ways to safeguard democracy and democratic rights. And so, as consciously political grant-makers, we are ramping up our efforts to invest in youth movements — and calling on other funders to do …Read More
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Last Tuesday, our President and CEO Robert Bank discussed living Jewish values; that social justice values are Torah values on the Torah in Action podcast with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz of Uri L’Tzedek.
Read MoreAmerican Jewish World Service (AJWS), the leading global Jewish human rights organization, is calling on the U.S. and international leaders to take bold action to protect democratic rights and the rule of law to combat the growing threat of authoritarianism around the world. AS THE NATION MARKS ONE YEAR SINCE THE JANUARY 6 INSURRECTION AT …Read More
Read MoreAnswering the call from Liberian Nobel Peace Prize winner, Leymah Gbowee, AJWS is providing funds to trusted non-medical Liberian activists and community leaders working to educate their communities and stop the spread of Ebola.
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