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Reconciling Local and Global Responsibilities in the #MeToo Movement
eJewish Philanthropy
Years ago, while giving a talk at a Jewish high school in New York City, I showed students a video of a Sesame Street skit from 1975 that demonstrated the relationship between “Near” and “Far.” As the #MeToo movement continues to build momentum in the United States and around the world, I am grappling with how we …Read More
The Race for Justice is a Marathon
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American Jewish World Service Urges Action on Guatemala
Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales recently announced that he will not renew the mandate of a powerful UN-backed commission set up to combat corruption in the country, the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) – a body that is currently investigating President Morales for alleged illegal campaign financing. In response, American Jewish World Service (AJWS) President and CEO Robert Bank issued the following statement:
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RT @LeymahRGbowee: Read my reflections about peace, politics, and the vital role of women. In today's @nytimes https://t.co/1wgs6aSPyI
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