Promoting organizational inclusivity in Indonesia: Since the 1970s, AFSC has worked closely with local partners in Indonesia to bridge conflict divides and promote inclusion. Today we’re working with the Indonesian Justice and Peace Foundation to address issues facing LGBTQI+ people. Learn more in this interview with our partners Mario Prajna Patama and Raiz Rizqy.
It’s time to end Israel’s military detention of Palestinian children: In the early hours of Oct. 18, Israeli soldiers entered the home of 16-year-old Shadi Khoury, a student at Ramallah Friends School. They beat him, dragged him from his house, and detained him without charge or trial. AFSC calls for the immediate release of Shadi and all Palestinian children held in Israeli military detention.
Sign the petition: Demand Congress put an end to private prisons: Private prison facilities are notorious for overcrowding, medical negligence, inhumane living conditions, and abusing people in their custody. Yet, federal and state lawmakers keep pouring money into them. Please join AFSC, Daily Kos, and other partners to demand an end to all contracts with private prisons.
Bringing stories of Palestinians in Gaza to people in the U.S.: This month, contributors to AFSC’s anthology “Light in Gaza” are speaking in several U.S. cities. If you haven’t had a chance to attend an event, read more to learn about their efforts to bring Palestinian stories to U.S. audiences in this story featuring Yousef M. Aljamal, Asmaa Abu Mezied, and AFSC’s Michael Merryman-Lotze, Jennifer Bing, and Jehad Abusalim. (Wisconsin Muslim Journal)
Compassion in Action Matching Gift Challenge: Our largest matching gift offer of the year is here! Donate by Nov. 21 to help secure a $500,000 match for peace and justice.
