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Victory for LGBTQ Families
22 July 2021In a huge landmark for LGBTQ rights, Israel’s Supreme Court rejects the ban on surrogacy for both same-sex couples and single fathers.
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Be’er Sheva Holds Its First-Ever Pride Parade
7 July 2021Pride House in Be’er Sheva organized a Pride parade which drew thousands.
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More than Just a Parade: LGBTQ Solidarity and Israel’s New Government
17 June 2021While Israel’s LGBTQ community has made terrific strides towards progress over the decade, not all members of the community are treated equally. Even as gay and lesbian Israelis have gained more visibility, other communities – Palestinians, asylum seekers, and those who struggle with poverty – have become more marginalized. We have an obligation, as progressives, to stand in solidarity with all of them.
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Marching for Pride
17 June 2021Thousands attended Jerusalem’s March for Pride and Tolerance this year.
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Supporting LGBTQ in the ultra-Orthodox Community
17 June 2021Shatil is working with LGBTQ Jews in the Ultra-Orthodox community to help promote LGBTQ rights and tolerance.
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Victory For Trans Representation
6 May 2021Israel’s first transgender soccer referee paves the way for greater representation in her field.
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Highlighting Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination
9 December 2020After incendiary remarks by the Minister of Internal Security, NIF grantee, The Aguda – Israel’s LGBT Task Force launched a social media campaign shedding light on injustices facing LGBTQ in Israel.
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Supporting the Arab LGBTQ Community
22 July 2020The Aguda – Israel’s LGBT Task Force set up an Arabic-language counseling hotline for the LGBTQ community.
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Israel’s Supreme Court Upholds Surrogacy Rights for Same-Sex Couples
4 March 2020Following 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 2020Jerusalem 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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