New York, NY – February 23, 2024 – As the world marks the second anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked attack against, and its reported commission of widespread and systematic human rights violations and war crimes in, Ukraine, American Jewish Committee (AJC) and its Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights (JBI) reiterate their longstanding call for world governments to act collectively and individually to ensure a robust international response to and deter further grave violations by Russia in Ukraine and beyond.
Ukraine Under Attack: Resources and Action Steps
As the first Jewish organization in the world to support the restoration of Ukrainian independence in 1991, American Jewish Committee (AJC), a partner organization of the Jewish Confederation of Ukraine, stands in full solidarity with the Ukrainian people and remains committed to Ukraine’s full sovereignty and territorial integrity.
This is a pivotal moment, not just for Ukrainians, but for all who value human rights and democratic values. Here’s what you can do right now:
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Take Action. The U.S. has taken important steps, but more must be done. Urge your members of Congress to support additional measures, including designating the Wagner Group as a foreign terrorist organization. Act Now
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Watch. During AJC Global Forum 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on the situation in Ukraine and appealed to the international community and organizations such as AJC to redouble efforts to support Ukrainians. View here
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Learn More. Below you can find resources that help break down the implications of Russia’s unprovoked invasion, the importance of standing with democratic Ukraine, the impact this attack is having on Ukraine’s Jewish community, and the critical role that American leadership must undertake.
