Tag Archive: democracy
Tracking Anti-Democratic Budget Laws
The Berl Katznelson Foundation wrote a strong letter to Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy warning the deep repercussions and anti-democratic nature of the current budget and accompanying Economic Arrangements Bill.
Fighting For Climate Justice
Our grantee Omdim Beyachad is fighting in coalition with other progressive organizations for a Green New Deal for Israel to combat climate change.
Exposing Anti-Women, Anti-Democratic Organizations
Haaretz and NIF grantee the Democratic Bloc recently exposed a dangerous up-and-coming coalition of conservative organizations and actors which seek to oppose gender equality and the LGBTQ community in Israel.
Demanding Adoption Rights for LGBTQ Parents
NIF Grantee the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court in a challenge to anti-LGBTQ adoption policy in Israel.
Fighting For LGBTQ Palestinians
After a petition by three NIF grantees, Israel’s Supreme Court demands the government clarify its position on refusal to grant work permits for LGBTQ Palestinians seeking political asylum.
Victory for LGBTQ Families
In a huge landmark for LGBTQ rights, Israel’s Supreme Court rejects the ban on surrogacy for both same-sex couples and single fathers.
Defending Democracy
Israel Police investigate Likud interference in Police Chief appointment after intervention by Uri Zaki, head of NIF grantee, Front for the Protection of Democracy.
Advancing Equality in Healthcare
Shatil, NIF’s action arm in Israel, is working with grassroots activists, local authorities, and national leaders to close healthcare gaps.
Providing Healthcare for Women in Gaza
On International Women’s Day, NIF grantee Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) sets up a clinic in Gaza to address women’s health.
Documenting Extremist Settler Violence
NIF grantees document an increase in settler violence in the occupied West Bank.