Civil & Human Rights
Israel’s Declaration of Independence says: “Israel will ensure complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants irrespective of religion, race or gender; it will guarantee freedom of religion, conscience, language, education and culture.” NIF supports groups and projects working to fulfil this vision. From women’s and LGBT rights, to the relationship between synagogue and state, to protecting the rights of Jewish and non-Jewish minorities, NIF has founded, funded, trained or otherwise supported every significant human and civil rights organisation in Israel.
Fighting for Equal Access to Emergency Services
NIF grantees are working to ensure that Palestinians residents of East Jerusalem have access to emergency medical services.
April 2020
Making Coronavirus Updates Accessible in Arabic
Israel’s Health Ministry provides more coronavirus information in Arabic following pressure from Adalah and Zazim.
April 2020
Speaking Out Against Home Demolitions
Network of Israeli organisations campaign against the continued demolition of unrecognised Bedouin villages.
April 2020
Keeping Homes Connected to Electricity
While Israel confronts the coronavirus crisis, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel prevents poor Israelis from being cut off from the electrical grid.
March 2020
