Tag Archive: successes
High Court Reverses Ban on Human Rights Ad
“By accepting ACRI’s petition, the High Court has… defended the public’s right to be exposed to the message of human rights for all humans.”
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.
Israel Grants Residency Status to 200 Asylum Seekers from Darfur
Years of advocacy prompted the government to make this move, and more work is needed to address the larger refugee situation.
Defending Israelis’ Right to Protest
NIF grantees responded swiftly and effectively to a recent incident of police violence in Petah Tikva.
Reform Movement Holds Egalitarian Ceremony at the Kotel
IRAC and others are able to carry in a Torah scroll to the Western Wall plaza and conduct services.
Music Drowns Out the Hate at a Noa Concert
Israeli superstar Noa’s courageous advocacy for equality brings out the agitators. But they couldn’t stop her performance in Mitzpeh Ramon.
Half of NIF Grantees Are Run by Women
In an era when too few women are found in leadership roles, NIF’s organizations stand apart.
Israel Announces 1 Billion Shekel Plan for Public Housing
Six years after the social protest movement, Israel has unveiled an unprecedented new investment in public housing.
Precedent-Setting Decision Against SLAPP Cases
One man’s willingness to take a stand against his negligent company will encourage other workers to stand up for their rights.
Major Victory for Healthcare
A new NIS 930 million initiative will expand healthcare in Israel’s northern periphery.