Burundi has been experiencing waves of protests, targeted killings, mass violence, and displacement since the lead up to controversial elections in July, 2015 in which President Pierre Nkurunziza was elected to a third term in office—something the constitution and peace accords that ended a more than decade-long civil war prohibited. In the aftermath of the…
On Nov. 18th, Jewish World Watch (JWW) will present its Global Soul Award to the four members of the Katzburg Gabriel Family — Stuart Gabriel, Judith Katzburg, Jesse Gabriel and Oren Gabriel — in recognition of their efforts to prevent genocide, mass atrocities to alleviate the suffering of survivors in Darfur and the Democratic Republic…
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Janice Kamenir-Reznik and Zev Yaroslavsky write in the Daily News about why the United States cannot shut it’s doors to Syrian refugees. The article is reproduced below: Over the past week, America’s worst impulses have threatened to overtake its greatest values in the public debate about whether to allow Syrian refugees to enter the United States. In…
The Obama Administration has made great progress on prioritizing genocide and mass atrocities prevention in US foreign policy, however more needs to be done. Make your voice heard, tell Members of Congress, the Obama Administration, and Presidential candidates to make genocide and atrocities prevention a priority. Genocide & Atrocities Prevention – The US Government Can…
The debates throughout the primary and general election season are a huge opportunity for you to make your voice heard and ask the candidates serious questions about genocide and atrocities prevention. By introducing these questions, we start a narrative on genocide prevention — one which the candidates, and then future President, will be beholden to.…
eTown honored JWW President and Co-Founder Janice Kamenir-Reznik with their eCheivement Award in August 2015. Watch the video below.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calfi. – While Temple Etz Chaim in Thousand Oaks opened its doors to charitable activities Sunday in observance of National Mitzvah Day, students at the synagogue learned how to make a difference in the world.
The crisis in Syria and the suffering of the Syrian people shocks the conscience. While the crisis will not be solved tomorrow, the world can step up and help those who are fleeing violence and oppression. As President Obama said during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, “There are no easy answers to…
Jewish World Watch (JWW) expresses its deep concern and disappointment with President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s recent announcement to divide South Sudan’s current 10 states into 28. This plan stands in direct contrast with the peace agreement signed on August 26th and threatens to lead the country towards further conflict. With ongoing ceasefire negotiations by both…