Tag Archive: human rights

The Wall and the Gate Book Tour with Michael Sfard

​​Check out the national book tour about this groundbreaking work that examines the ethics and challenges of legal work for human rights.

ACRI Human Rights Day Activities Continue Despite Right Wing Opposition

Education Minister Naftali Bennett tried to cancel ACRI’s conference on workers’ rights.

A Photo Exhibit by B’Tselem Draws the Government’s Ire

The exhibit shows photographs of 50 Palestinians born in 1967 and humanizes Palestinians living in the occupied territories.

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Netanyahu Plows Ahead with Anti-Democratic Agenda

Under pressure from corruption investigations, Bibi is pushing a series controversial laws.

High Court Reverses Ban on Human Rights Ad

“By accepting ACRI’s petition, the High Court has… defended the public’s right to be exposed to the message of human rights for all humans.”

NIF Sues Israel Hayom Newspaper for Defamation

Not even a newspaper with ties to the prime minister can get away with knowingly publishing outright falsehoods about NIF.

Americans Join Global Naomi Chazan Activism Fellowship Program

Thirteen fellows traveled in Israel and the occupied territories, learning about social justice issues in order to engage their home communities.

Police Investigate Breaking the Silence Leader

The investigation began following political pressure and is likely intended to deter more soldiers from speaking out.

Eli Bitan

Heroes of Israel: Meet Eli Bitan, an Ultra-Orthodox Journalist Who Lost His Job for Speaking Out

Bitan says that there are more progressives within the ultra-Orthodox community, particularly when it comes to the two-state solution.

Israelis Gather Under Slogan “Two States, One Hope” in Massive Peace Rally

Israelis came out in droves to mark the 50th year of occupation after the Six-Day-War and to stand for a better future.