Tag Archive: human rights
Supreme Court Rules: Refugees Deserve a Fair Process
A Supreme Court ruling offers a glimmer of hope for asylum seekers being held in the Holot Detention camp.
Jerusalem Bus Ads, Complete with Females Again
Women’s images will finally return to bus ads in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh following a two year campaign by NIF grantee Yerushalmim.
Thousands of Soccer Fans Attend Kick it Out ‘Shared Society’ Ceremony
From a pre-game ceremony at Israel’s largest sports event, to a radio interview, NIF’s Kick It Out anti-racism project had a busy week.
We Are Stronger – But Are We Strong Enough?
From lessons learned to hope for the future, Hagai El-Ad reflects upon the past 6 years as head of flagship NIF grantee the Association for Civil Rights in Israel.
NIF Sponsors Refugee Seder at Holot Detention Facility
In the spirit of freedom that characterizes the holiday, NIF was one of the sponsors of a special Seder held just outside Holot Detention Facility in the Western Negev, where African refugees are now incarcerated.
Passover’s Deep Meaning
As Passover approaches my wish for all of us is that we will learn the lesson of the Haggadah in its deepest meaning, not only in order to remember the past, but also in order to shape the future.
Racism: Not in Our School
A new campaign seeks to end racism and discrimination through education.
Feature: Saving Asylum Seekers from Holot
This week, Israel’s Supreme Court is hearing a case on the detention of African asylum seekers filed by Hotline for Migrants and Refugees.
Less Discriminatory Security Checks at Ben Gurion Airport
Thanks to a 2007 petition, the airport implemented new security practices, which reduce racial profiling of Arab travelers.
What Do Israelis Think About Racism
What Do Israelis Think About Racism? 95% of Israelis believe racism is a problem. Click the link below to view our infographic.