Tag Archive: activist profile
Meet Gali Bessudo: An Optimistic Activist in Sderot
Gali is part of the Movement for the Future of the Western Negev, which demands a political settlement to stop the violence along the boundary with Gaza.
Trailblazers: The Man Who Changed a Country
Mohammed Abu al-Hija led an effort of unrecognized villages in Israel to gain their basic rights from the government.
Watch: Trailblazer Exposes the Injustices of the Occupation
Frima (Merphie) Bubis grew up Orthodox, but pushed to serve in the IDF. Her experience while in uniform ultimately brought her to work at Breaking the Silence.
Watch: Trailblazer Founds a School that Uplifts her Mizrahi Community
Clara Yona went through the school system in Jerusalem and knew just what needed fixing.
Trailblazers Debuts with Story of Israeli Woman Who Successfully Fought for the Right to Divorce
The documentary series will tell stories of Israelis who worked for social justice in Israel.
Meet Janice Fricker, Shatil Volunteer
“There are so many people who refuse to give up the hope of a beautiful, strong, dynamic, healthy country that everybody can be proud of. I want to be part of that.”
Meet Noa Dagoni: Organizer for Democracy and Human Rights
Having grown up working on social justice issues, Noa started work at Shatil in the middle of the refugee deportation crisis.
Meet Dr. Reem Younis: Israel’s First Arab Woman Surgeon
Dr. Younis comes from a family of doctors who believe that health can promote shared society.
Meet Dr. Laura Wharton, Founder of the “Shabus” Transportation Initiative
Wharton made Aliyah and became an active member of the city council in Jerusalem, a city where religious freedom is an especially palpable issue.
Shining a Light on Police Brutality in the Haredi Community
Meet Dr. Rachel Stroumsa, the director of the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel.