Tag Archive: democracy
We mourn. We don’t avenge.
There are many Israelis working toward a vision of an Israel in which every voice and every life is respected. They need our support now.
Shatil’s New Program: Training Municipal Leaders for Democracy in Action
A SHATIL training is empowering newly elected city council members to make a real difference in their communities.
We Are Stronger – But Are We Strong Enough?
From lessons learned to hope for the future, Hagai El-Ad reflects upon the past 6 years as head of flagship NIF grantee the Association for Civil Rights in Israel.
Statistics on Settlement Funding Released
One organization resorted to creative research tactics to reveal the extent of Israeli government spending on West Bank settlements.
Asylum Seeker Protests Exploited to Undermine Israeli Democracy Advocates
A right-wing campaign is launched following the historical African refugee protests in Tel Aviv.
Update on Treatment of African Asylum Seekers in Israel
Israel was always meant to be both a Jewish homeland and a democracy. Its founders were driven by their experience as stateless Jews to guarantee equal rights.
Proposed Knesset Bill Targets Free Speech . . . Again
NIF has come out in opposition to the proposed ‘NGO Bill’, according to which Israeli NGOs would be taxed at different rates based on the content of their speech.
High Court of Justice Warns State on Incitement
Last Wednesday, the High Court of Justice demanded an explanation form the state as to why it has not indicted rabbis Yitzhak Shapira and Yosef Elitzur for their authorship of the highly controversial book Torat Hamelech.
Breakthrough for Movement for Freedom of Information
In a victory for transparent government, Justice Minister Tzipi Livni has announced that government dealings with private groups will now be made public.