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They met with President Arévalo who, after two years of advocacy from our partners, introduced the National Plan to Redress and Repair to the Victims of the Armed Conflict. This is a huge step forward for justice and accountability.

Today, AJWS partners from across Guatemala gathered to remember the victims of the country's 36-year civil war, which erupted into a genocide against Indigenous people in the 1980’s.

Opinion: US Senate must reject Jeremy Carl's bigoted views We must all stand against empowering anyone who publicly cultivates such disturbing, antisemitic beliefs as Mr. Carl.

The AJWS community has spoken out loudly and clearly against the nomination of Jeremy Carl to a senior-level job in the State Department. Rabbi Elizabeth Richman of AJWS joined former Utah State Senator and Representative Patrice Arent to voice how dangerous Carl would be. bit.ly/4cmFpBF

Act Now for Haitian Women’s Human Rights and Leadership | American Jewish World Service (AJWS)

ACT NOW: Urge your members of Congress to support a resolution to elevate the voices of Haitian women and girls and their country navigates multiple crises. act.ajws.org/secure/haiti...

We oppose Jeremy Carl's nomination, and we were glad to join forces with other Jewish community leaders to speak up about it.

https://www.newjewishnarrative.org/statements/njn-opposes-jeremy-carl-nomination

Opinion: A dangerous choice — why the US Senate must reject Jeremy Carl’s nomination It would be unconscionable to put someone whose beliefs so defy morality and American ideals in a position to guide the U.S. on the international stage

Not only is Carl unqualified for the position but he has publicly expressed antisemitic and racist views. We joined with former Utah State legislator Patrice Arent to urge those in power to vote against Carl's dangerous nomination.

Opinion: A dangerous choice — why the US Senate must reject Jeremy Carl’s nomination It would be unconscionable to put someone whose beliefs so defy morality and American ideals in a position to guide the U.S. on the international stage

This week, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a hearing to confirm Jeremy Carl for a senior position in the State Department charged with setting U.S. policy concerning human rights, food security, global health and more. bit.ly/4cmFpBF

Donate now and your gift will go 4X as far!

The second annual Jewish Justice Giving Day is here! Today, we stand shoulder to shoulder with so many other wonderful Jewish organizations putting in the work to make our world more just equitable and just. Right now, every gift to AJWS is matched 4X, so give today! act.ajws.org/secure/jjgd2...

Reproductive freedom is a Jewish value, FULL STOP. That’s why we are partnering with @ncjw.bsky.social this #ReproShabbat on Feb. 13-14 to celebrate reproductive freedom and to acknowledge that our fight is far from over. Learn more and join us at ReproShabbat.org!

This resolution seeks to ensure Haitian women’s safety and participation and calls for urgent measures to secure the human rights of women and girls in Haiti . We encourage every member of Congress to cosponsor and support this important resolution.

Shaheen, Collins, Rosen, Murkowski Introduce Resolution Calling for Urgent Action to Protect the Rights of Women and Girls in Haiti | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Susan Collins (R-ME), Jacky Rosen...

We applaud @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social and @shaheen.senate.gov for introducing the Haitian Women and Girls resolution. Women in Haiti face gender-based violence and have been excluded from public leadership. Their participation is essential to Haiti’s future peace and stability. bit.ly/4aF2bTd

Shari Turitz, AJWS Vice President for Programs, reflects on the damage — and what AJWS is doing to continue the fight.

A year post-USAID cuts, Jewish international aid groups still trembling from aftershocks While private donors can't fill the role of government, for Jewish groups, 'philanthropy can actually step up to ensure that that ecosystem can continue to exist and can weather this difficult period ...

In the year since the Trump administration shuttered USAID and slashed U.S. foreign assistance, lives have been lost, support for vulnerable communities has dwindled, and authoritarian governments have become more emboldened to violate human rights. ejewishphilanthropy.com/a-year-post-...

Philanthropy Must Accelerate a Just Energy Transition After crucial global progress toward tackling the climate crisis in recent years, we are re-entering an era where powerful industrial nations are again resorting to military force to control fossil fu...

Powerful industrial nations are again resorting to military force to control fossil fuel reserves. This must serve as a wake-up call for philanthropists to deepen our investments in the fight to keep fossil fuels in the ground and scale up renewable energy systems. thefulcrum.us/environment/...

Trump to Expand ‘Mexico City’ Abortion Rule to Include D.E.I. and Gender

The Trump administration is expected to announce their expansion of the deadly the global gag rule, which weaponizes U.S. foreign assistance and forces extreme ideologies on people around the world. We condemn this move and are prepared to fight back for our partners. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...

Clarke and Colleagues introduce Haitian Women and Girls Resolution, Demand TPS Extension for Haiti YouTube video by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke

We are incredibly grateful to @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social for introducing the Haitian Women and Girls Resolution today. AJWS partners in Haiti are working to end gender-based violence and increase leadership opportunities; this resolution shines light on an important issue. bit.ly/461LUG3

Advancing trans rights in Thailand Thai LGBTQI+ activists achieved a massive victory in June 2024 when the country legalized same-sex marriage. Now they’re setting their sights on a new goal: expanding trans rights.

In June 2024, Thailand’s LGBTQI+ people achieved a massive human rights victory when the country legalized same sex marriage. But activists know there is still work to do. Meet Hua, who is fighting for the rights of the trans community—and making huge strides. ajws.org/blog/ajws-gr...

AJWS denounces the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from dozens of international organizations that advance global stability, sustainability, democracy and economic growth. This move will harm millions of people around the world who are already marginalized. bit.ly/49HXIP1

A new horizon, finally in view With the support of organizations like AJWS grantee New Horizons Association, many Guatemalan women are breaking free from generational trauma — and building the lives they truly want to live.

For countless Indigenous women in Guatemala, generational trauma has led to brutal cycles of gender-based violence. But with the support of organizations like AJWS grantee New Horizons Association, many women are breaking free — and building the lives they truly want to live. bit.ly/4swiauA

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One in five AJWS grantee-partners lost significant funding in 2025. And yet, they keep going: organizing movements, providing essential services and advocating for their communities. Join them in their lifesaving work before midnight and your gift will go 5X further. act.ajws.org/secure/eoy25...

We thank Senators @shaheen.senate.gov and Rick Scott and Representatives @meeks.house.gov and John McCaul for leading the way on this important piece of legislation. AJWS is proud to have worked closely with Congress to move this forward.

Congress passes Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act in defense bill Congress passed a law to investigate and sanction Haitian elites colluding with gangs as part of the 2026 defense bill.

Today we’re celebrating a huge step forward for security & justice in Haiti, as the bipartisan Haiti Criminal Collusion and Transparency Act has become law! More Haitians will now have a chance to chart a new course for their country & access full human rights. haitiantimes.com/2025/12/18/c...

Shine a light on injustice — glowing brighter every day

During Chanukah this year, following the deadly antisemitic violence in Sydney, may our global fight for peace and justice grow brighter each night. Support AJWS partners around the world and help grow the flame of justice and change—your Chanukah gift is doubled! act.ajws.org/secure/chanu...

Chanukah is just around the corner, and we're reflecting on the meaning of the Festival of Lights. Check out our Chanukah resources today, and we wish you and yours a happy Chanukah. ajws.org/who-we-are/r...

Today marks World Human Rights Day, and the 77th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Each day, human rights defenders work tirelessly to ensure that their communities are able to live the promise of the Universal Declaration, and we proudly support them.

Your Giving Tuesday gift matched 10x!

Happy Giving Tuesday! Every gift to AJWS supports global human rights activists and is an expression of our shared values. And for today only, your gift is matched 10X! act.ajws.org/secure/gt25-...

We remain steadfast in standing with the communities most affected and in fighting for health, dignity, and justice. Our work continues—because the stakes are too high to do anything less. On World AIDS Day, and every day, our commitment endures.

Around the world, millions of people are living with HIV and countless others are working every day to prevent new infections and expand access to lifesaving care. But as an organization, our resolve will not waver.

For the first time since 1988, the U.S. is not officially commemorating World AIDS Day Noting the decision not to mark the day, the State Department stated: "An awareness day is not a strategy." Activists in the fight to end the ongoing AIDS epidemic disagree.

This year, the U.S. government did not make a formal commitment on World AIDS Day, marking the first time in 37 years that it has not joined a chorus of nations in the fight against HIV/AIDS. www.npr.org/sections/goa...

Celebrating 10 years of NÈGÈS MAWON Nègès Mawon is the leading Haitian feminist organization fighting for the promotion, defense, and strengthening of Haitian women and girls’ rights.

AJWS partner Nègès Mawon was founded 10 years ago in the same spirit of tenancy and resilience that powered the Haitian revolution. Learn about their work and join us in celebrating their decade of progress for the rights of women and girls. ajws.org/blog/celebra...