Tag Archive: human rights

“Managing” Didn’t Work

Amid the upsurge of violence, it’s more important than ever that we hold tight to the values that drive us: Democracy. Equality. Justice.

Nearly 1,200 Asylum Seekers Freed from Holot

Following August’s Supreme Court ruling, 1,178 asylum seekers were released from the Holot Detention facility in the Negev.

Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel

Israel and its supporters simply have no long-term choice but democracy, equality and self-determination for both Jews and Palestinians.

Documentary About NIF Grantee Wins Prize at Jerusalem Film Festival

A film about the work of NIF grantee Hotline for Refugees and Migrants won Best Documentary at last week’s Jerusalem Film Festival.

The Importance of Human Rights: An Interview with Daniel Sokatch

In a rare opportunity to present NIF’s views and policies to a fiercely critical audience, Daniel Sokatch made the case for the critical work of human rights organizations in Israel.

PM Bows to Pressure Over Segregated Buses

 

 

A swift backlash foiled the government’s plans to institute segregated buses in the West Bank.

Human Rights and Democracy

NIF works to transform Israel’s founding ideal of complete equality for all into reality, and to protect the human rights of all people living under Israel’s control.

Breaking the Silence Releases Major Report on Operation Protective Edge

A new report uncovers worrisome testimony from Israeli soldiers during last summer’s war.

Must We Pay This Price?

NIF Israel Director Rachel Liel reflects upon Israel’s past and future during the back-to-back holidays of Memorial and Independence Day in Israel.

Freedom Project: Israeli Artists Portray Freedom for Passover

Israeli artists have teamed up with NIF Israel for the “Freedom Project” this Passover.