Fighting for the dignity of genocide survivors – 17 years and counting
In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted its first human rights treaty on this day. The resolution provided the…
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Sadiki’s story: From the mines to a classroom in the DRC
As a mother of two, Universal Children’s Day (observed on November 20) resonates deeply with me. It is an opportunity…
ICAN, JWW, ANCA-WR inaugurate the Armenian Jewish Advisory Council (AJAC)
The Israeli American Civic Action Network (ICAN), Jewish World Watch (JWW), and the Armenian National Committee of America – Western…
JWW applauds bill that would support Uyghurs seeking asylum
Jewish World Watch (JWW) applauds this week’s introduction of the Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act (H.R. 1630) in the House…
Myanmar military coup: The Rohingya need you now
On Jan. 31, the Tatmadaw (Myanmar’s military) staged a coup in Myanmar, taking into captivity pro-democracy activists and many of…
Jewish leaders sign letter in support of Artsakh
Over the last few weeks, Jewish leaders from around Los Angeles came together to stand with the Armenian community when…
High Holy Days 2020: To be a Jew is to act globally
As the Director of Education for Jewish World Watch, I spend a large portion of my time talking to adults…
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act passes House – now onto the Senate
This week, we mark another major advocacy win as the House of Representatives approved the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act…
It’s time for U.S. to call Rohingya atrocities genocide
The Rohingya community in Southeast Asia continues to live in a state of fear, isolation and suffering. We can do…
Violence spikes in Darfur: genocide survivors and Sudan’s transition at risk
UPDATE – July 30, 2020 – Jewish World Watch’s fears of mounting atrocities in Darfur have been realized. Just days…