Tag Archive: Sikkuy-Aufoq
Combatting Under-Policing in Arab Communities
NIF grantees Sikkuy and Abraham Initiatives take a stand as the Israel Police continue to neglect violent crime in Arab municipalities in Israel.
Fighting for Arab-Jewish Equality in the Time of COVID-19
Shatil is leading civil society efforts to ensure that all Israeli citizens – Arab and Jewish – get the resources they need to stay safe and healthy.
Omdim Beyachad (Standing Together) Mobilizes Online
With large in-person gatherings banned, Jewish and Arab activists met online to strategize for the fight against both coronavirus and racism.
Elevating Russian-Speaking Voices
Shatil and The Seventh Eye launched a new website featuring Russian-speaking experts across a wide variety of fields.
Increasing Arab Israeli Representation in the Media
Sikkuy and The Seventh Eye published their annual index showing increased representation of Arab Israelis on TV and radio programs.
Veteran Activist Wins Shared Society Award
Meet Batya Kallus, who has spent the last 25 years making a deep impact in the fight for shared society in Israel.
Promoting Arabic in the Public Sphere
Thank to Sikkuy’s campaign, the Ministry of Transportation is displaying more signs and directions in Arabic on public transportation.
Sikkuy Leads a Campaign for Arab Representation in the Workplace
Legislation has helped increase the number of Arab employees in government offices in the past. A new effort is underway to build on this progress.
Racist Election Posters Removed from Ramle Following Outcry
Israeli civil society rallied against posters that stoked fears of miscegenation in the mixed Jewish-Arab town. The poster campaign was stopped.
Responding to Violent Racism
There has been an uptick in violence against Arabs across the country fueled by politicians. Tag Meir, Sikkuy, and other civil society organizations are pushing back.