Tag Archive: Zazim – Community Action
Al-Walaja Residents Win Injunction Against Demolitions
Residents of the Palestinian village east of Jerusalem won six more months to create a zoning plan for their community, halting looming demolitions.
Defending Liberal Democracy in Israel and Supporting Ukraine
This week, in the face of this ongoing crisis in Ukraine, NIF made a grant to support a crisis center on the Ukraine-Poland border and a network of safehouses operated by the progressive Israeli youth movement, Hashomer Hatzair.
Solidarity With Victims of Settler Violence
Hundreds of Israeli activists traveled to the West Bank last week to plant trees in solidarity with the Palestinian village of Burin after extremist settlers targeted olive farmers and members of NIF grantee, Rabbis for Human Rights.
Demanding Accessibility for Schoolchildren
NIF grantee Zazim – Community Action is advocating for the 400,000 Israeli children who have no computer access for remote learning during the pandemic.
Providing for At-Risk Youth
Following a protest by teachers and activists, the Israeli government agreed to continue funding the Hilla Program for youth-at-risk.
Israelis Are Calling Out Corruption
Israelis have taken to the streets, angry and frustrated with their government’s inept response to a second wave of COVID-19. Instead of listening, the government has responded with tear gas, detentions, and conspiracy theories. Sound familiar?
Protecting the Rights of Asylum Seekers
By law, the Israeli government confiscates part of asylum seekers’ paychecks. NIF grantees are trying to change that.
Making Coronavirus Updates Accessible in Arabic
Israel’s Health Ministry provides more coronavirus information in Arabic following pressure from Adalah and Zazim.
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.
After Election Day: Civil Society Achievements Amid Uncertain Election Results
NIF grantees played an important role defending democracy during the last round of Israeli elections. Here’s how.