Tag Archive: human rights
Rejecting Segregation in Israeli Hospitals
One municipality’s decision to remove an anti-segregation billboard isn’t stopping progressive Israelis.
They Will Not Back Down
Israel is in the midst of a mighty struggle for civil rights, and your brothers and sisters in that movement need your partnership and support.
NIF Grantees Respond to Shooting in Hebron
Shocking footage of a shooting in Hebron has led to a fierce debate over human rights, security, and incitement.
Public Pressure Leads to Changes to Civics Textbook
A successful campaign puts democracy back in Israeli civics education.
The Other Side of the Story
The media is reporting on the panicked rush to label any criticism of Israeli policy as subversive. But this isn’t the only story. Across Israel, incredible people are working for an Israel that truly reflects the values of the country’s founders.
New Israel Fund Slams Israeli NGO Bill Anti-Civil Society Measure
Late last night, the Israeli Knesset approved in a preliminary vote a highly controversial bill, authored by Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked, that targets progressive and human rights organizations in what they describe as another attempt to punish criticism of Israeli government policy.
We Refuse to Back Down
These attempts to stifle speech, shut down dissent, and roll back Israeli democracy will fail. But we don’t have the luxury of waiting. We need to organize, speak up, and speak out.
Celebrating Jewish-Arab Partnership
A new emergency grants initiative helps promote Jewish-Arab partnership and the notions of a shared society in Israel.
New Civics Textbook Causes Controversy
A group of high schoolers got an unexpected – and outrageous – civics lesson at the Ministry of Education. We’re backing their fight against a new civics textbook that waters down democracy education.
Statement from New Israel Fund on Cabinet Passage of ‘Transparency Bill’
In another attempt to punish criticism of Israeli government policy, the Ministerial Cabinet today passed the bill that targets progressive and human rights organizations. We at NIF urge the Knesset to reject this proposed legislation.