Dear Friends,
As I write to you today, we are still digesting the results of the United States elections, the outcome of which illuminates the dire need for a stronger human rights discourse and a more united global effort against racism, sexism, and economic injustice.
Here at home in Israel, we too can do more. Since ACRI’s founding, and with your generous support, we have expanded the scope and reach of our work, setting legal precedents that protect human rights in Israel and in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Earlier this week in the United Kingdom, I had the privilege of representing ACRI in receiving a Human Rights Award from our partners at the New Israel Fund. Each year, this award is presented to organizations that work daily to create a more just society to strengthen our Israeli democracy.
I was very moved by the hundreds UK-based human rights advocates who came out to show their support. In my address I shared how ACRI was able to successfully open four new “well-baby clinics” for new mothers and their newborns in East Jerusalem, with the promise of opening two more in the coming year. Successes such as these will radically change the daily reality for marginalized communities for years to come. Please click here to see the exciting new video clip screened at the event.
ACRI was chosen alongside Mahapach Taghir, a grassroots social change organization that works to strengthen democracy through empowerment in education, and Zazim, a campaigning community for social and political change.
We know that the struggle continues, and the daily reality in Israel and around the world reminds us of the courage and resolve we need to succeed. Help us continue to fight for a brighter future, upholding human rights as a central pillar of Israeli democracy.
Yours,
Sharon
Sharon Abraham-Weiss
Executive Director
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel
