Tag Archive: Ministry of Health
Advocating for Women in Wartime
The Adva Center is providing a voice for women and girls in the Israeli government at a time when women are so often excluded from decision making.
Combating Racism in Hospitals
With racist abuse against staff in hospitals on the rise, Shatil and NIF grantee aChord are training bystanders to intervene
Taking to the Streets
NIF grantees led a protest against the new government’s policies in Tel Aviv on Saturday, with tens of thousands of demonstrators in attendance.
A Year of Breakthroughs: Pro-LGBTQ Successes within Israel’s Government Ministries
An interview with Or Keshet, director of government relations for The Aguda — Israel’s LGBT Task Force, explains how the current government is the most pro-LGBTQ Israel has ever seen.
Shatil Spotlight: Natanel Shaller
Meet Natanel Shaller, the young lawyer making waves of progress as the CEO of Havruta – Religious Gay Community.
Celebrating Changemakers: Najma Abbas
The New Israel Fund is spotlighting 40 change-makers whose trajectories were shaped by Shatil, and who represent the past, present, and future of Shatil’s work.
Demanding Justice and Transparency for Victims of the Yemenite Children Affair
NIF grantees demand full transparency from Israel’s Ministry of Health regarding the disappearance of Yeminite children in the early days of the Israeli state.
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.
Advancing Equitable Health Policy
After years of organizing for the advancement of equitable public health throughout Israel, members of Shatil, NIF’s action arm, have secured seats at the decision-making table for important health policy committees.
Protecting Reproductive Rights
NIF grantee Physicians for Human Rights Israel supports the Health Minister’s moves to reform archaic abortion laws.