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.
Next Steps After Violence in Umm al-Hiran
The tragedy at Umm al-Hiran is an opportunity to fight discrimination and police violence.
January 2017
What’s Wrong with this Video?
NIF Grantee ACRI (Association for Civil Rights in Israel) recently had a video promoting human rights in honour of Human Rights Week 2016 censored by the Second Authority for Television and Radio and taken off the air. Why?
January 2017
Outpost Bill Back on the Table
Following the UN Security council vote, the Outpost Bill, which legalizes settlements built on private Palestinian land in the West Bank (and was originally postponed until after President Elect Donald Trump takes office), is back on the table - but still faces an uphill push before it becomes law.
January 2017
Alternative Award for Breaking the Silence
Following the contentious cancellation of a NIS 20,000 award, Ben-Gurion faculty presented an alternative prize.
November 2016
