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.
Securing Vaccines for Asylum Seekers and Palestinian Workers
After campaign pressure from our grantee Physicians for Human Rights Israel and other human rights groups, Israel begins vaccinating asylum seekers and refugees.
March 2021
Confronting the Injustice of Occupation
A recent news feature in Israel followed two IDF veterans from Breaking The Silence who revisit the Palestinian homes they once invaded.
February 2021
Securing Vaccinations in Israeli Prisons
After five NIF grantees petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court, the Israel Prison Service has begun vaccinating prisoners over 45.
February 2021
Exposing IDF Home Invasions in the West Bank
A recent report by three NIF grantees revealed the harsh and traumatic reality of home invasions, an intimidation tactic used by the IDF in the occupied territories.
December 2020