Tag Archive: social justice
Statement on Ethiopian Protest: Hearing Their Cries
The New Israel Fund supports the struggle of the Ethiopian community to eliminate the racism and institutionalized discrimination that threatens them in Israel, including systematic mistreatment and profiling by the police.
Beitar Coach Warned over Racist Comments
Despicable racist comments put the coach of the Beitar Jerusalem soccer team under pressure.
Justice (Tzedek) Not Charity (Tzedakah)
The Forum Against Poverty is demanding that the new government address Israel’s endemic poverty rates.
Jerusalem’s Gazelle Valley Park Opens after 20-Year Battle
Local residents and activists won a decades long battle to open a nature preserve in the heart of Jerusalem.
Meet Hadas Ofek: Rehabilitating the North
Fiercely determined and a brilliant activist, Hadas Ofek is taking on healthcare inequity in the Galilee.
Reducing Gender Wage Gaps
Women in Israel earn an average of 32% less than their male counterparts. The Equal Pay Project is working to change that.
Ethiopian-Israelis Press Candidates for Reform
In the lead up to the Israeli elections, Ethiopian-Israeli leaders are making their voices heard.
Health Equality in Israel’s North
A conference draws attention to the growing problem of health care inequality in Israel’s northern periphery.
“Equal on the Pitch”
A special event emphasizes gender equality and promotes female athletes in Israel.
Ranking Knesset Members for Diligence and Social Responsibility
The Social Guard released its annual report highlighting the various parties’ actions – or inaction – on social causes.