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4X Match: Finish the year with a statement of justice

A gift to AJWS today goes four times as far in supporting human rights activists around the world.

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Welcome to AJWS—a community inspired by Jewish values of justice and a universal commitment to human rights. Together we’re working to build a more just and equitable world for all.

What We Do

We strive to end poverty and promote human rights in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean by doing three key things: We fund social change organizations; we accompany them by building their capacity and bringing them together to collaborate and strengthen social movements; and we advocate on Capitol Hill and Global forums for laws and policies that promote human rights for all.


Our Issues

SEXUAL HEALTH & RIGHTS

CIVIL & POLITICAL RIGHTS

LAND, WATER & CLIMATE JUSTICE

Humanitarian & Disaster Response

Where We Work

Four continents. Thousands of activists. Through grantmaking and advocacy, we're improving the lives of millions of people around the world.

Activists Up Close: Meet Masafu from Kenya

Join Masafu, a leader of Kenya’s growing movement for LGBTQI+ rights, as she fights for her community in court.

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President and Chief Executive Officer

New York, NY

Associate Vice President of Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness

New York, NY

Director of Finance

Remote – Contiguous US-Based

Director of Institutional Giving

Remote – Contiguous U.S.-Based

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