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American Jewish World Service is the leading international Jewish human rights and development organization, supporting more than 500 social justice efforts in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Civil Society Organizations Call on Biden Administration to Address Human Rights Concerns about the International Force in Haiti 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, 18 organizations with decades of experience tackling injustice and inequities in Haiti joined in calling on the Biden Administration to address human rights concerns regarding the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS).  In an open letter to the U.S. Department of State, the group called on the U.S. as lead funder and …

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