Tag Archive: successes
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.
Closing the Economic Gap Between Jewish and Arab Israelis
After pressure from multiple NIF grantees, the Israeli government approved a five-year plan to close socioeconomic gaps between Arab and Jewish Israelis.
Victory for Transparency in Government
After a legal battle by The Movement for Freedom of Information, Israel’s Supreme Court ruled that Israel’s prime ministers must publicize their private expenses that make use of taxpayers’ money.
Campaigning for Arabic in Public Spaces
Following a tireless campaign by NIF grantee Sikkuy – The Association for the Advancement of Civic Equality, Ben Gurion Airport finally adds a “Welcome to Israel” sign in Arabic in addition to other Arabic signs.
Supreme Court Victory for Religious Freedom
After decades of advocacy by multiple of our grantees, on Monday Israel’s Supreme ordered the State to recognize Reform and Conservative conversions.
Securing Vaccinations in Israeli Prisons
After five NIF grantees petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court, the Israel Prison Service has begun vaccinating prisoners over 45.
Combating Intrusive Government Surveillance
After a petition by several NIF grantees, Israel’s Supreme Court has demanded an explanation from the state for unnecessarily intrusive surveillance measures during the COVID-19 crisis.
Israel’s Supreme Court Upholds Surrogacy Rights for Same-Sex Couples
Following a petition by NIF grantee The Aguda – Israel’s LGBT Task Force, the Supreme Court rules that a discriminatory law denying gay men access to surrogacy must be revised.
Fighting Palestinian Erasure in East Jerusalem
After ACRI intervention, Jerusalem cancels its decision to impose Jewish street names in a Palestinian neighborhood.
Victory for Accessible Healthcare
Thanks to the Arab-Jewish Forum for the Promotion of Health in the Galilee, Israeli government and insurance providers took a critical step toward accessible healthcare.