Tag Archive: Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI)
NIF Grantees Protest Deportation of Human Rights Defender
The Supreme Court approved the deportation of Human Rights Watch’s Omar Shakir. Israeli human rights organizations are speaking out.
Shatil Spotlight: Ella Yedaya
Meet Ella Yedaya, Shatil’s new Director of Democracy and Human Rights.
Protesting Against Bus Segregation in Ashkelon
Arabs are being racially profiled on public buses and NIF grantees are mobilizing in response.
Responding to the Gaza Crisis
The terrible situation along the Israel-Gaza border deteriorated to a new low last week.
NIF CEO on Gaza: Most Important Statement Is Our Grantees’ Work to Protect Human Lives and Rights
We are deeply disturbed that unarmed Palestinian protesters are being killed and wounded by Israeli fire at the Gaza border. Israel has a right to defend its borders and citizens, but must never target unarmed people who pose no threat to security forces. We are also deeply disturbed that Hamas risked the lives of Gaza’s protesters, including children, as cover for terrorist activities.
High Court Rules African Asylum Seekers Cannot be Detained Indefinitely for Refusing Deportation
Human rights organizations feared a policy of forced deportation to un-named third countries.
Rejecting Segregation in Israeli Hospitals
One municipality’s decision to remove an anti-segregation billboard isn’t stopping progressive Israelis.
Refugees Without Refuge: Working to Make #HolotVoices Heard
Asylum seekers held in the Holot detention facility will finally have heat in the cold weather following legal action by the NIF network.
Major Victory for Public Health
A major breakthrough with help ensure quality healthcare for all Israelis.
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.