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Israel’s Supreme Court Upholds Surrogacy Rights for Same-Sex Couples
4 March 2020
Following a petition by NIF grantee The Aguda – Israel’s LGBT Task Force, the Supreme Court rules that a discriminatory law denying gay men access to surrogacy must be revised.
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Saying No to Homophobia
12 February 2020
Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance takes a stand against the granting of a prestigious award to a vehemently homophobic Rabbi.
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Students, Teachers, and Mayors Mobilize Against Homophobia
15 January 2020
Homophobic Israeli Education Minister receives widespread condemnation and protest.
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Victory for Transgender Rights in Israeli Prisons
30 October 2019
Court orders Israel Prison Service to allow transgender person to undergo treatment and move prisons.
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It’s Time for LGBTQ Israelis to Fight for the Rights of All
7 August 2019What do LGBTQ rights have to do with the rights of other minorities? Everything.
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Education Minister Forced to Backtrack on Gay Conversion Therapy Comments
25 July 2019
Israel’s newly appointed Education Minister Rafi Peretz caused a storm of protest when he said he supported conversion therapy for LGBTQ Israelis.
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A Time to Celebrate – and to Fight for Democracy
13 June 2019On Pride Month, we can’t forget how much the Supreme Court matters for the LGBTQ community and all minority groups in Israel.
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Thousands March in Jerusalem Pride
13 June 2019
The Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance hosted its 18th annual Pride March, drawing a crowd of over 10,000.
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Combating Homophobia in Jerusalem
13 June 2019
After outcry, the Jerusalem municipality removed homophobic posters put up prior to Jerusalem Pride.
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WATCH: The Trailblazer Who Made Sure AIDS Patients Would Be Cared For
13 June 2019
Avinof Frumer led a courageous campaign by the LGBTQ community at the height of the AIDS epidemic.
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