Solidarity with Gaza, victories for economic justice, climate change

Resources to inform and support your activism [afsc logo](   SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024 Weekend Reading [A young boy throws a soccer ball in an AFSC-organized recreation activity in Gaza City.]( AFSC/Gaza Dear Friend, Over the past several months, AFSC’s team in Gaza has provided vital humanitarian aid to over half a million people and activities for children. Tomorrow, they are holding a soccer tournament for kids in Rafah. [Here are some simple ways]( you can show solidarity with our #GoalsForGaza event. And please keep urging Congress to [call for a cease-fire and humanitarian access in Gaza.]( Here are this week's picks to inform and support your activism: [200 days of genocide of Gaza:]( In just the past six months, more than 34,000 people have been killed in Gaza. In this essay, AFSC staff member Yousef Aljamal, who is originally from Gaza, reflects on the mounting human toll and the urgent need for international action. [A win for economic justice in West Virginia:]( In the most recent legislative session, lawmakers tried to pass several bills that would have harmed low-income residents. But AFSC, partners, and community members organized and advocated to stop these measures from becoming law. Together, we protected SNAP food benefits, built support for second chances for incarcerated people, and more. Read this recap from AFSC's Lida Shepherd. [The connections between climate change and migration:]( Around the world, climate change fuels violence and forces people to flee their homes. This compounds the issues many communities already face. That includes war, inequality, and human rights violations. In this interview, AFSC’s Eunice Ndonga discusses what must be done to support people displaced by climate change. [The triumph of Volkswagen workers’ vote to unionize:]( This historic victory is fueling organizing in the South. It’s also a huge step in rebuilding union power around the country. Read more from AFSC’s Rick Wilson. [Anti-boycott bill puts New Hampshire lawmakers on the wrong side of history:]( A bill in the state legislature would prohibit the state from contracting with or investing in any company or organization that boycotts companies operating in Israel. It's wrong for the state to penalize nonviolent acts of protest against violence, writes AFSC's Maggie Fogarty. Amid the crisis in Gaza, it is also immoral. (Concord Monitor) [Your partnership makes a difference:]( Our Partner for Peace monthly donors play a special role in helping communities worldwide build a more just, peaceful, and sustainable future. If you are not yet a Partner for Peace, now is the perfect time to join. If you start a monthly gift by our birthday, April 30, you’ll get a $100 match and FREE AFSC tote bag! [Happy birthday to AFSC:]( April 30 marks 107 years since the founding of AFSC. Since our inception, we’ve been on the forefront of some of the most important movements for social change. To learn more, explore this timeline and our archives for a unique window to major events of the past century. Special thanks to our monthly donors, our Partners for Peace, for their ongoing support to make all our work possible. [DONATE]( American Friends Service Committee 1501 Cherry Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 United States | [Donate]( [Facebook]( [X (Twitter)]( [Instagram |]( [News]( If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](. [Update your AFSC email preferences](