Tag Archive: Forum for Public Housing

Challenging Unfair Evictions in Public Housing

NIF grantee The Forum for Public Housing is advocating on behalf of tenants denied legal representation

Defending Low-Income Renters

NIF grantee, the Public Housing Forum, succeeded in unfreezing the bank accounts of tenants who were evicted.

Expanding Public Housing Eligibility for Widowed Parents

In response to advocacy by The Forum for Public Housing, Israel’s Housing Ministry expanded their protections to make sure widowed parents are considered eligible for public housing

Halting Forced Evictions

After pressure from NIF grantee, the Forum for Public Housing, the Knesset Economic Committee suspended the eviction of over 1,000 Israeli families from public housing.

Highlighting the Public Housing Shortage

NIF grantee Forum for Public Housing draws attention to the unacceptable state of public housing in Israel.

Guiding Civil Society Through the COVID-19 Crisis

As more Israelis are quarantining and social distancing, Shatil is helping organizations adapt.

Social Media Campaign Fights for Israel’s Supreme Court

Shatil and ten civil society organizations create a broad campaign to fight against the Supreme Court Override Bill.

Public Housing Victory for Single Mothers

Thanks to Shatil’s work, single mothers who receive child support are now eligible for public housing.

photo of Rikki Kohan Ben Lulu

“Lionesses:” A #MeToo Moment in Israel’s Public Housing

Too many Israeli women seeking public housing find themselves sexually harassed and abused by those handling their cases. We’re making sure their stories are heard by showcasing them in a photo exhibit called “Lionesses.”

A Public Housing Victory

Single mothers will benefit in particular from the new housing plan unveiled by the housing minister.