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.
ACRI Human Rights Day Activities Continue Despite Right Wing Opposition
Education Minister Naftali Bennett tried to cancel ACRI’s conference on workers’ rights.
January 2018
March of Shame Forces Prime Minister Netanyahu to Redraft Bill on Investigations
Over 50,000 demonstrators came out to protest a bill that would weaken the police as they investigate the prime minister.
January 2018
A Photo Exhibit by B’Tselem Draws the Government’s Ire
The exhibit shows photographs of 50 Palestinians born in 1967 and humanizes Palestinians living in the occupied territories.
January 2018
Netanyahu Plows Ahead with Anti-Democratic Agenda
Under pressure from corruption investigations, Bibi is pushing a series controversial laws.
October 2017
