Migrant Workers
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Migrant workers represent an extremely vulnerable population group within Israeli society, one whose rights are constantly trampled upon by both their employers and the state authorities. While the government works intensively to combat the issue of migrant workers residing illegally in Israel, it consistently fails to enforce the law against criminal employers who violate the basic rights of their migrant workers. In addition, the government views migrant workers as temporary residents who are only in Israel in order to work, and who must at all costs be kept from “taking root” in Israel. This approach results in draconian policies toward migrant workers that severely violate their right to family, among other basic rights.
ACRI’s work with regards to Migrant Workers begins at the basic level of human dignity, highlighted by ACRI’s active opposition to the Israel Entry Law commonly recognized to be a modern form of slavery, binding migrant workers to their employers. Laws like this one, including laws regarding access to citizenship afforded Palestinian spouses, and access to legal proceedings, both in terms of due process for the migrant worker, and in terms of the ability to bring a case before the court, serve only to dehumanize and disenfranchise migrant workers. This blatant violation of human rights is one that ACRI will continue to fight with legal advocacy and public awareness campaigns.
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Regulation that prevents immigrants and Palestinians from accessing the Labour Court
September 12, 2016
Petition to revoke the regulation that prevents immigrants and Palestinians from accessing the Labour Court Attorneys Michal Tadjer (Kav … Read more
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Information booklet: Health insurance for Foreign Children
August 25, 2016
In Israel there are thousands of children who do not have legal status. Some of them are the children of … Read more
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Celebrating Difference
May 26, 2016
Dear friends, Food is central to our memories. It connects us to our family, home, traditions and the culture … Read more
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Love and other troubles
January 7, 2016
Dear friends, Let’s talk about love. Let’s say you’ve found the person that you want to live the rest … Read more
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The Labyrinth: Migration, Status and Human Rights
January 5, 2016
A new report from the Hotline for Refugees and Migrants, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI), and Physicians for … Read more
Legal Work
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High Court of Justice to State: Explain legality of anti-infiltration law
March 12, 2013
The state will be required to defend the legality of a number of sections of the anti-infiltration law, following a … Read more
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HCJ Annuls “Regulation for Pregnant Migrant Workers”
April 13, 2011
In her last ruling as a High Court Justice, Ayala Procaccia ordered to annul the regulation regarding the status of … Read more
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The “Slavery Law” and Beyond: New Bills Targeting Foreign Residents
March 24, 2011
The Knesset Internal Affairs Committee is currently discussing three government-sponsored bills that aim to restrict the legal status of non-Jews … Read more
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Criteria for Granting Residency Status to Children of Migrant Workers
September 22, 2005
ACRI and The Hotline for Migrant Workers: Change the government criteria for granting residency status to children of migrant workers … Read more
In the Knesset
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Update: Anti-Democratic Legislation Initiatives
August 2, 2012
In recent years, ACRI has been increasingly troubled by expanding assaults on Israel’s democratic values. Of great concern is the … Read more
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Knesset Roundup | Summary of Summer Session 2011
August 22, 2011
Knesset Summary – Summer 2011 With the conclusion of the summer 2011 Knesset session, the Association for Civil … Read more
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“Slavery Law” Passes Final Vote
May 18, 2011
An amendment to the Israel Entry Law – infamously known as the “Slavery Law” –passed its final vote in Knesset … Read more
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Prominent American-Jewish Lawyers: “Netanyahu, Stop the Slavery Law”
May 16, 2011
Today, 16 May 2011, the 18th Knesset opened its 2011 Summer Seat. On the first day of this Knesset seat, … Read more
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ACRI Review of Knesset Winter Session
April 13, 2011
In recent years, ACRI has been increasingly troubled by expanding assaults on Israel’s democratic values. Of great concern is the … Read more
Publications
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Information booklet: Health insurance for Foreign Children
August 25, 2016
In Israel there are thousands of children who do not have legal status. Some of them are the children of … Read more
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The Labyrinth: Migration, Status and Human Rights
January 5, 2016
A new report from the Hotline for Refugees and Migrants, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI), and Physicians for … Read more
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New Study: 83% of detained migrant children and parents exhibit post-traumatic symptoms
December 13, 2013
New study on psychological and physical health effects of detention conditions of children of work migrants and asylum seekers … Read more
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ACRI’s State of Human Rights Report 2012
December 16, 2012
ACRI’s 2012 Situation Report examines the current state of human rights in Israel and in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: house … Read more
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State of Human Rights Report 2011: Far from Sight, Liberty in Israel Is Diminishing
December 8, 2011
To mark International Human Rights Day, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) is publishing its annual report on … Read more
Media
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NGOs Concerned over Child Deportation Methods
March 1, 2011
Human rights NGOs and aid organizations express grave concern over the fate of the children who will be held for … Read more
Policy Advocacy
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Finally – Residency to be Granted to 221 Children of Migrants
February 10, 2014
ACRI and the Hotline for Migrant Workers commend Minister of Interior’s announcement to approve applications for residency On … Read more
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New Study: 83% of detained migrant children and parents exhibit post-traumatic symptoms
December 13, 2013
New study on psychological and physical health effects of detention conditions of children of work migrants and asylum seekers … Read more
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Ministry of Justice Corrects ID Requirement for Court Petitions
August 30, 2012
The Ministry of Justice corrected its amendment requiring ID numbers for submitting petitions to court, following ACRI’s letter and extensive … Read more
Knesset Roundup
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Knesset Roundup | February 18
February 18, 2014
To receive the Knesset Roundup directly to your email, click here. … Read more
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Update: Anti-Democratic Legislation Initiatives
August 2, 2012
In recent years, ACRI has been increasingly troubled by expanding assaults on Israel’s democratic values. Of great concern is the … Read more
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Knesset Roundup | November 14
November 14, 2011
November 13 – November 21 2011 Recent Anti-Democratic Legislation November 13 | Curtailing Foreign Funding to Civil … Read more
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Knesset Roundup | Summary of Summer Session 2011
August 22, 2011
Knesset Summary – Summer 2011 With the conclusion of the summer 2011 Knesset session, the Association for Civil … Read more
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Knesset Roundup | August 2
August 2, 2011
August 1 – August 4 2011 Upcoming Anti-Democratic Legislation August 1-3 | National Housing Committees Bill In … Read more