Early this morning, the U.S. bombed the capital of #Venezuela and forcibly captured President Nicolás #Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. We call on Congress and world leaders to stop U.S. regime change in Venezuela. Read more: afsc.org/newsroom/no-...

This year, we witnessed the power of community, what it means to lift one another up and stand together in times of crisis. This holiday season, we wish you and your loved ones peace, love, light, and hope. —Your friends at AFSC Art by: William Estrada

Politicians are debating the lawfulness of secondary strikes, but all strikes are illegal. This is not war. The U.S. is murdering people at sea. Tell Congress to stop the Trump admin from leading us into another forever war.

It's #ReadPalestine week, we encourage everyone to read in an act of solidarity with Palestinian writers and stories. AFSC has released two books featuring the writings of Palestinian writers including Refaat Alareer, and testimonies from Palestinians in the midst of genocide.

To mark International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Action Hour for Palestine will feature participants from the Gaza flotillas and we'll learn how we can stand in solidarity with Palestinians. Join us today, 11/28 at 12pm ET Sign up: afsc.org/actionhour

Today, we are thankful for our community of peacebuilders around the world. Together, we're not just hoping for a better world but building one. afsc.org/thank-you

“This is just an indication that Americans don’t want a democracy where rights are being ignored and people can ‘be disappeared,’” AFSC's Kerri Kennedy on the recent detention of Ruperto Vicens-Marquez in Newark, NJ. via @huffpost.com

Last night, Trump signed legislation to end the gov't shutdown. The shutdown is over. The cruelty continues. Health care tax credits will expire at the end of this year, more than 4 million people will lose their health insurance. People will suffer. People will die.

Tomorrow, on Nov. 1, SNAP will run out of funds for the first time in the program's history, leaving 42 MILLION people without this critical assistance.

1 in 8 Americans benefit from SNAP. But tomorrow, Nov. 1, SNAP will run out of funding for the first time in the program's history. This will mean 42 million people will lose access to this essential program. Congress must act now to stop it.

El Fasher—the last government-held city in Darfur, Sudan—has fallen. Civilians face mass violence, starvation, and displacement. We stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan, who resist genocide for a just, peaceful future. We must act now.

The United States is murdering people at sea. The Trump admin. has killed at least 57 people in attacks on boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific. Now they are pushing the U.S. toward war with Venezuela. Congress must stop the killing and hold the administration accountable.

Yesterday, the U.S. blew up a boat off Colombia's coast. Since Sept., the Trump admin. has conducted strikes on at least eight boats, killing at least 34 people. The U.S. has committed state-sanctioned murder. Demand Congress stop these illegal strikes.

This Saturday, millions of people will once again mobilize for #NoKings protests across the country. AFSC endorses this nonviolent day of action to stand up for democracy and reject authoritarianism. We hope you can join us.

AFSC welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza and a potential end to the genocide. For two years we have called for an end to Israeli attacks, the release of all people held captive, and full humanitarian access to Gaza. afsc.org/newsroom/afs...

As a Quaker organization that believes in the value of every human life, we mourn the over 1,000 Israelis killed on Oct. 7, 2023. We mourn the more than 67,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since. And we call for the release of all Palestinian and Israeli civilians held captive.

Yesterday, President Trump issued a memo targeting “domestic terrorism networks” in an attempt to silence dissent. Labeling critics as "domestic terrorists" is authoritarian—and a threat to our constitutional rights.

Tomorrow, Sept 18 at 12pm ET in DC, AFSC joins 25+ faith orgs to launch Complicit Corporations: Expose and Divest—calling out Chevron and Palantir’s role in the mass atrocities in Gaza & the West Bank. Learn more: www.fosna.org/complicit-co...

Today, Israel has launched a full military takeover of Gaza City, escalating famine and genocide. We urge the U.S. and global community to act now to stop it and hold Israeli leaders accountable.

AFSC’s Kerri Kennedy joins @catachresis.bsky.social on the Block and Build podcast (@convergencemag.com) to discuss how Trump-era deportation policies eroded civil liberties, normalized state violence, and what we can do to protect our communities. Listen here:

Trump’s latest EO sanctions the ICC and any group or person backing its probe into Israel’s war crimes. It’s another move by his admin to punish Palestinians seeking justice, even as they face genocide in Gaza. afsc.org/newsroom/afs...

Yesterday, a federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. This places over 60,000 people at risk for deportation as early as September.

Today 100+ orgs issued a statement in opposition to Israel’s obstruction of aid & efforts to ban aid organizations. The consequences are deadly; in Gaza people are starving while most INGOs have been blocked from delivering lifesaving supplies for months. afsc.org/newsroom/100... #CeasefireNow

Yesterday, President Trump announced he was seizing control of Washington DC’s police and deploying the National Guard. He also threatened to displace houseless people, push harsh sentencing for youth, and roll back key bail reforms. This could lead to disastrous consequences.

For our colleague, Yousef, we will remember the stories and hopes of Somaiya, Anas, Hoor, and Sham. And we will continue demanding an end to this genocide and Israeli violence. On Aug. 6, Yousef's sister, her husband, and two children were killed by an Israeli airstrike that hit their apartment.

TONIGHT! Join us at 7pm ET for a discussion on the intersections of U.S. militarization and Israel’s genocide in Gaza. We will be joined by Columbia University graduate and activist Mahmoud Khalil and U.S. Representative Delia Ramirez. Register:

Come join @afsc-org.bsky.social and the National Committee on North Korea (NCNK) for this panel discussion on the role of trust in advancing both humanitarian efforts and diplomatic progress between the U.S. and North Korea. 📅 August 5 ⏰ 6:00pm EST 🔗 Register bit.ly/3ITppKK

Join us tonight, July 15 at 8pm ET to learn how you can Protect, Resist and Build with AFSC. We will discuss how we can resist harmful policies and advocate for a just, peaceful future for all. Sign up: www.mobilize.us/afsc/event/7...

Check out this special episode of the Houses on the Moon podcast, AFSC's Amy Gottlieb interviews New Yorker writer @jonathanblitzer.bsky.social about his book, Everyone who is gone is here, and his reporting on US-Central American relations.

Today, the fourth of July marks the birth of our nation. But it also serves as a reminder that our country was built by immigrants from all over the world. We know our communities are stronger with immigrants. Here are six ways you can support immigrants right now:

Yesterday, Israel bombed the Al Baqa Cafe in Gaza City Beach killing dear friend and former AFSC photographer, Ismail Abu Hatab and injuring three AFSC Palestine Youth Program participants. Read more: afsc.org/newsroom/we-...

Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that lower courts cannot issue nationwide injunctions against President Trump’s efforts to curtail #birthright citizenship. Our communities are stronger and safer with immigrants.

On June 13, Israel launched airstrikes against Iran. This attack further threatens global and regional security. Tell Congress to take steps to end Israeli acts of aggression and work toward lasting peace and security for all.

Humanization over militarization @afsc-org.bsky.social

NO WAR ON IRAN! The U.S. and the international community must make every effort to stop Israel’s violence and expansionist agenda in the region.

When is it legal for CA law enforcement to use tear gas, rubber bullets, and pepper spray for crowd control? A flowchart explainer from @afsc-org.bsky.social. Please share! afsc.org/california-s...

The US has sent Israel $30B in weapons, enabling atrocities against Palestinians since Oct. 2023. @repdeliaramirez @RepSaraJacobs @RepJayapal & @RepMarkPocan have introduced the Block the Bombs Act to save lives by stopping the flow of US weapons. blockthebombs.org

Banning people from the U.S. based on their country of origin is racist and immoral and must be categorically opposed.

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This Saturday, May 31, Philadelphia peace and justice orgs will hold a “People’s Tribunal on War Crimes & Genocide in Gaza” to present the case that US government officials are complicit in funding and supporting Israel’s war crimes and genocide in Gaza. afsc.org/newsroom/phi...

Our friends at Britain Yearly Meeting (@quaker.org.uk) have joined @afsccolorado.bsky.social and many Quaker groups in recognizing that the Israeli gov't is committing genocide in Gaza. People of all faiths from across the world are calling for an end to the genocide and #CeasefireNow

Join us for AFSC Action Hour for Palestine today, 5/9 at noon ET! Yousef Aljamal and @brant-rosen.bsky.social will be discussing how we can talk about the Nakba with our friends and family. Sign up: afsc.org/actionhour

AFSC joins with 54 other international organizations in speaking out against Israel’s new registration procedures. Israel is seeking to legitimize the dismantling of principled humanitarian architecture and further the annexation and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.

Today is #GiveNOLADay! Help us reach our $5000 goal. Your contribution to our Peace by Piece program would support food access and security in New Orleans—through our community garden workshops, food giveaways, and composting program. Give today: www.givenola.org/organization...

Join us on AFSC Action Hour for Palestine #webinar at noon ET to hear from a special guest from Gaza and a debrief from JVP gathering. Sign up: afsc.org/actionhour

📢Early giving for #GiveNOLADay starts today! A donation to our Peace by Piece NOLA program helps expand community gardens and access to organic produce for the Hollygrove Community in NOLA. Make a gift today!

This #EarthDay, AFSC is endorsing the Vanguard S.O.S. campaign to shift their investment strategy away from fossil fuels and consider the climate in their business decisions.

AFSC joins people around the world in marking the passing of Pope Francis. Pope Francis used his platform to call for support for immigrants and refugees, for global disarmament, and for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza. Pictured here with AFSC's Gen. Sec. Joyce Ajlouny

Currently, 9,900 Palestinians are imprisoned by the Israeli occupation under the authority of the Israeli Prison Service. Including: 400 children 27 women 3,500 people held under administrative detention All without charge or trial. #PalestinianPrisonersDay