Tag Archive: democracy
Shedding Light on Inhumane Conditions for Detained Migrants
NIF grantee Hotline for Refugees and Migrants uncovers inhumane conditions at Israeli detention centers where refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants are held.
Exposing Invasive Surveillance Technologies
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel has submitted two petitions to court on the failure of the Israel Police and the Israel Defense Forces to reveal their use of facial recognition technology practices.
Calling for Government Aid for Asylum Seekers
A report by NIF grantees reveals a desperate situation for the majority of asylum seekers in Israel and calls for immediate government intervention.
The Country is Holding its Breath
When democratic freedoms are threatened, it’s up to regular citizens to ensure they are protected.
Resisting Protest Suppression
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel is speaking out against anti-democratic restrictions on the right to protest.
Providing Adequate Healthcare During COVID-19
The Shatil-led Arab-Jewish Citizens’ Forum for the Promotion of Health in the Galilee successfully advocated for a life-saving dialysis center for COVID-19 patients.
Calling for Accountability with 1,019 Empty Chairs
Omdim Beyachad (Standing Together) staged a creative protest against the government’s mishandling of the COVID-19 crisis.
Shatil Spotlight: Mor Efrat of Physicians for Human Rights Israel
Meet Mor Efrat, working to expand the vision of Physicians for Human Rights Israel.
Exposing Protest Suppression in the West Bank
NIF grantee B’Tselem revealed Israeli soldiers planting explosives on a road to a Palestinian village to deter protests.
WATCH: NIF’s Work and the Protests on Balfour Street
NIF Israel Executive Director Mickey Gitzin explains that no, NIF is not funding the anti-corruption protests happening across Israel.