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.

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: 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

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

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!

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

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-...

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/...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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.

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-...

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...

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...

Since January 2025, U.S. government cuts to international development assistance have closed clinics, cut jobs, and left communities without care. The toll has been staggering, with an estimated 383,000 lives already lost. Global philanthropists must step up at this critical moment. bit.ly/43GcpzU

This year, U.S. cuts to international development assistance have closed clinics, cut jobs, and left communities without care. The toll has been staggering, with an estimated 383,000 lives lost. AJWS expert Shari Turitz issues an urgent call to action for global philanthropists: bit.ly/43GcpzU

We are deeply saddened by the death of Blanca Martínez, director of longtime AJWS partner Fray Juan de Larios. Blanca was a leader in the movement to end disappearances in Mexico and support the families of the disappeared. May her memory be a blessing and a revolution. #HastaEncontrarles

🚀#Guatemala | A pocos meses de la elección de Fiscal General y magistraturas de Corte de Constitucionalidad, anunciamos la conformación de un nuevo Panel Internacional de Personas Expertas Independientes (PEI-GT)  @pei_guatemala dedicado a la observación de ambos procesos.

Together with 18 international organizations, we announce an independent observation on the justice processes in Guatemala. The Expert Panel will monitor all stages, from the call for proposals to the final appointment, and will issue recommendations to strengthen transparency and impartiality.

Doreen Onyango on a coastal community's momentous victory over a proposed coal plant: "At a time when “Goliath” seems to be winning so many battles, here in Kenya, “David” finally won." Read Doreen's reflection on this grassroots battle, which AJWS has supported for nearly a decade: bit.ly/3Xb2M8B

The Ogiek Indigenous people of Kenya have been fighting for the rights to their land and to preserve their culture. Read more about their home in the Mau Forest, their work for climate justice and more: maliasili.org/voices-of-im...

Meet Agustín and Isabel, Indigenous Guatemalans who value Mother Earth not as a concept, but as a family member who provides them with all the nourishment they need to thrive. This couple is part of a growing movement of small-scale farmers committed to a healthy planet. bit.ly/4hpMbqZ

BREAKING: After a 9-year legal battle, a high court in Kenya just ruled against a proposed a coal-fired power plant on the country's northern coast. The proposal went directly against the will of the local communities and the health of the environment. AJWS partners made this happen! bit.ly/48G7GSb

At 12, Anzoa Sarah was struggling with her body image and self-esteem. Today, at 24, she’s a powerful women’s rights lawyer in Kampala, Uganda’s capitol city. What changed? As an adolescent, she was introduced to MEMPROW, a group supported by AJWS. Ready Anzoa's story: ajws.org/blog/girls-i...

Victory in Kenya! AJWS partners deCOALonize, Save Lamu and Katiba Institute have been fighting against the construction of a coal-fired power plant since 2016. A rollercoaster of legal battles finally culminated in a win for justice today.

In honor of World Food Day, a few of the grassroots organizations supported by AJWS have generously shared what food and care for the planet mean to them and their communities. ajws.org/blog/nourish...

"I founded AJWS to unite people who believe deeply in human dignity through the lens of our Jewish values and culture, who want to respond in a meaningful way to oppression elsewhere." AWJS co-founder Laurence Simon reflects on why he started the organization: ajws.org/blog/the-ori...

Our President and CEO Robert Bank is speaking now at @foreignpolicy.com Power of Purpose event: "We believe that local people have their own solutions to their own problems. We are not a top-down funder, but a grassroots funder...

With Rosh Hashanah just hours away, you can still quadruple your gift to help fund critical fights for human rights in the New Year. These funds will help us continue sustaining the work of over 500 grassroots activist organizations in 14 countries this year. act.ajws.org/secure/hh25-...

Uganda had received more than $3 billion from PEPFAR since 2004 and has been among the top low-income countries receiving decimated USAID funds. www.npr.org/sections/goa...

Before Rosh Hashanah, recommit to hope and justice with a gift to the 500+ grassroots organizations supported by AJWS. Give before sundown and your donation will be matched four times! act.ajws.org/secure/hh25-...

U.S. diplomacy makes a difference in our daily lives—it prevents conflicts, saves lives through public health efforts, and protects U.S. jobs while creating opportunities abroad. 🧵Today, I join @houseforeign.bsky.social to advance State Department funding. Follow for updates.

Purpose-driven organizations are changing the future of global development. Our President and CEO will be speaking at this @foreignpolicy.com forum on September 25 as part of UNGA80 to discuss our purpose-driven work to promote human rights. foreignpolicy.com/events/fp-un...

The Trump administration's cuts to foreign assistance funding are having catastrophic consequences around the world, and faith leaders are speaking out.

What are the impacts of shuttering USAID and halting U.S. foreign assistance? Read this story behind the headlines, about the Lean on Me Foundation. This organization is supported by AJWS and, until recently, USAID. ajws.org/blog/a-place...

People of many faiths agree—we have a moral duty to care for the most vulnerable. Today, I hosted the Interfaith Working Group on Foreign Assistance to discuss how I’m fighting Trump's cruel cuts to global food aid. Too many are afraid to speak out. It’s up to us to lead the charge.

For 40 years, AJWS has been advocating for global justice and equality, and women’s rights have been an essential part of that fight. Read on to learn about the activists supported by AJWS who are addressing many of the most pressing issues facing women and girls worldwide: ajws.org/blog/marking...

NEW: Check out our inclusive guide to understanding the traditions of the High Holidays and to viewing these celebrations through a modern lens of justice, freedom and human rights. ajws.org/who-we-are/r...

It's not a typical day in the sleepy Guatemalan farming village of Tzulutlan II. Over 200 people from across the country—united in their fight for clean water—are gathering to celebrate progress, strategize and honor the rivers they are fighting for. bit.ly/3VCQiFS

AJWS Senior Policy Advisor Corinne Paul and AJWS partners took part in an @amnesty.org conference today on human rights, dignity and security in Haiti.

A hopeful update from Kenya, as a judge decided in favor of a transgender person who was abused by police while directing the government to legally recognize transgender people. Several AJWS partners have been pushing for these rights, and we join them in celebration at this ruling. bit.ly/4p7Ebyb