Advocacy
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We are advocates for
- Gender Equity in the US and Israel
- Immigration Reform
- Religious Freedom
- Gun Violence Prevention
- Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention
- Reproductive Freedom
- Voter Rights
- A Hate and Violence Free Society
- Human Trafficking Prevention
- A Fair and Independent Judiciary
Educate, Advance & Make a Difference
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Get Out the Vote
Educate the community about voter rules and rights. Participate in Get Out the Vote (GOTV) initiatives. Call and write letters or postcards to disenfranchised voters.
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Strengthen
Strengthen our advocacy work by joining the NCJW, GRS Public Affairs Committee and work to inspire meaningful change in our community.
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Advance
Advance women’s empowerment and gender equity in Israel. Educate our membership about NCJW’s impactful work in Israel.
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Connect Communities
Join our Community Connections Committee for hands-on service opportunities in our community.
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Advocate for Reproductive Freedom
Join coalition partners to strengthen access to reproductive justice locally and across the country.
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End Human Trafficking
Sex trafficking of women and children is a disturbing reality in the United States. Our coalition partner, Rochester Regional Coalition Against Human Trafficking, aims to expose and address this issue with a powerful program of public awareness, education, and advocacy.
The Advocacy Tool Chest
Contact Elected Officials
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Track NY State Legislation
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Israel
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