New Initiatives for Democracy
NIF is committed to a vision of Israel that is democratic and egalitarian. And we are ready to fight for it. New Initiatives for Democracy (NIFD) is our concerted campaign to equip Israel’s pro-democracy and progressive forces with the tools to fight Israel’s regressive right–and win.
Protecting Democracy
Last month, the New Israel Fund and Zulat: Equality and Human Rights co-sponsored the Haaretz newspaper’s Conference for Democracy in Tel Aviv. The conference was attended by leading public figures, government ministers, MKs, and social activists who discussed the state of Israeli democracy in 2021 in the shadow of various political crises and the new coalition government. The main issue under discussion this year was populism, one of the most influential political phenomena affecting many of the world’s democracies, including Israel.
December 2021
Announcing Winners of Dror Prize for Social Change
New Israel Fund announced several organisations as recipients of the 2020 Dror Prize for Social Change including The Arab Center for Alternative Planning and organisations protesting government corruption.
February 2021
Victory for Freedom of Information
Due to the efforts of multiple NIF grantees, Israel’s Ministry of Strategic Affairs has been pushed toward greater transparency.
August 2020
Taking a Stand Against West Bank Annexation
Over 6,000 people, including multiple NIF grantees, rallied in Tel Aviv to protest planned annexation of parts of the West Bank.
June 2020