Tag Archive: human rights
The Battle for Israel’s Courts
The override bill would weaken the power of the High Court and the system of checks and balances in Israel.
Legislative Alert: Two Bills That Really Matter
The Nation-State bill and the High Court bill—both threats to Israeli democracy—will be on the agenda when the Knesset reconvenes next week.
What to Make of the Prime Minister’s Libel?
The days ahead will not be simple — not for Israelis who cherish democracy, not for NIF, and not for the 38,000 people seeking asylum who now find themselves in limbo — but this episode has powerfully demonstrated that we are not alone, and that when we stand together we have real power.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Flip-Flop
The prime minister reneged on a deal with the UNHCR after agreeing to a solution on the issue of people seeking asylum in Israel.
Israelis Respond to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Attack on NIF
More than 3,000 Israelis made donations as an act of solidarity with NIF and to stand for Israeli democracy.
“The Problem is the Rules”
NGOs give voice to Israelis who press their government to uphold human rights.
Meet Noa Dagoni: Organizer for Democracy and Human Rights
Having grown up working on social justice issues, Noa started work at Shatil in the middle of the refugee deportation crisis.
Countering the Deportations: In Court and In The Streets
Some good news came out of Israel recently when it comes to people seeking asylum.
We Want to Hear from Women Agents of Change
This International Women’s Day we sent out a call for proposals for grassroots initiatives that focus on gender equality in Israel. Want to improve women’s issues in Israel? Here’s how you get funding.
Demonstration Against the Deportation and for South Tel Aviv
On Saturday, Feb. 24th, 20,000 people turned out in Tel Aviv for a powerful demonstration that was a statement for people seeking refuge in Israel and for everyone in south Tel Aviv.