Tag Archive: democracy
Rachel Liel Speaks at Democracy Conference
NIF Israel Director Rachel Liel made a powerful speech at the Haaretz Democracy Conference. Watch it here.
NIF Supporters From Across the Globe Spoke Out and Took a Stand for Democracy
Supporters worldwide signed a statement – published as a full page ad in Haaretz – demonstrating the depth of support for an Israel that lives up to values of liberal democracy.
NIF Grantee Puts Israeli Laws Online, Despite Government Objections
A volunteer working to make regulations more transparent must overcome legal hurdles.
Democracy without Dialogue?
A number of right wing politicians cancelled their participation this week in the Haaretz Conference on Democracy ostensibly because of NIF’s participation. See the ad that Haaretz ran in response.
Israeli Elections 2015 – How Does It Work?
On March 17, 2015, Israelis will head to the polls for national elections. Here is a primer for how elections work in Israel.
Difficult. Not Impossible.
Here’s to another year of standing with Israel’s change-makers and justice-seekers. It’s time to renew our commitment to them. It’s time to bend the arc.
NIF Participating in High Profile Pre-Election Conference on Democracy
During a February pre-election event, key political players, activists, journalists, and academics will explore the touchiest issues surrounding Israeli democracy.
Thwarting the Nation-State Bill
The Nation-State Bill constitutes a major threat to Israeli democracy. SHATIL is working not only to raise awareness of its ramifications, but to combat the uptick in racist violence.
NIF Grantees in Groundbreaking Reports on Settlement Funding
Outrage has followed the release of reports uncovering a massive funding pipeline to West Bank settlements, which comes at the expense of struggling communities.
Dozens of Workers Fired Because of Facebook Posts
Anti-war sentiment or social media postings are not grounds for termination. Yet a rash of terminations pose a threat to freedom of expression.