Tag Archive: LGBTQ
Playing for Pride!
NIF grantee Kick It Out Israel (KIO) is hosting a soccer tournament to promote LGBTQ visibility and combat homophobia and transphobia in sports in Israel.
Marking Successes and Setbacks Through the Annual “Pride Index”
The Aguda – Israel’s LGBT Task Force’s “Pride Index” reveals many pro-LGBTQ improvements across municipalities in Israel, but also highlights cities with a long way to go.
Celebrating Pride in Jerusalem
Despite threats of violence, the Jerusalem Pride March saw thousands in attendance and multiple speeches by government representatives.
Victory: Banning LGBTQ “Conversion Therapy”
Israel’s Ministry of Health finally banned “conversion therapy,” thanks to the advocacy of a coalition of NIF-supported LGBTQ organizations.
Demanding Adoption Rights for LGBTQ Parents
NIF Grantee the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court in a challenge to anti-LGBTQ adoption policy in Israel.
Fighting For LGBTQ Palestinians
After a petition by three NIF grantees, Israel’s Supreme Court demands the government clarify its position on refusal to grant work permits for LGBTQ Palestinians seeking political asylum.
Victory for LGBTQ Families
In a huge landmark for LGBTQ rights, Israel’s Supreme Court rejects the ban on surrogacy for both same-sex couples and single fathers.
Be’er Sheva Holds Its First-Ever Pride Parade
Pride House in Be’er Sheva organized a Pride parade which drew thousands.
More than Just a Parade: LGBTQ Solidarity and Israel’s New Government
While Israel’s LGBTQ community has made terrific strides towards progress over the decade, not all members of the community are treated equally. Even as gay and lesbian Israelis have gained more visibility, other communities – Palestinians, asylum seekers, and those who struggle with poverty – have become more marginalized. We have an obligation, as progressives, to stand in solidarity with all of them.
Marching for Pride
Thousands attended Jerusalem’s March for Pride and Tolerance this year.