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.
Democracy without Dialogue?
A number of right wing politicians cancelled their participation this week in the Haaretz Conference on Democracy ostensibly because of NIF's participation. See the ad that Haaretz ran today in response.
February 2015
NIF Participating in High Profile Pre-Election Conference on Democracy
During a February pre-election event, key political players, activists, journalists, and academics will explore the touchiest issues surrounding Israeli democracy.
January 2015
Refugees Without Refuge: Working to Make #HolotVoices Heard
Asylum seekers held in the Holot detention facility will finally have heat in the cold weather following legal action by the NIF network.
January 2015
A Killing in the Negev
Tensions between police and the Bedouin community heighten following the death of an innocent bystander.
January 2015