Freedom of Movement
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One of the basic rights most consistently infringed upon in the Occupied Territories is freedom of movement, especially since construction of the Separation Barrier. As a result of the Separation Barrier, whole communities have been isolated and travel has become contingent upon access to checkpoints maintained by the IDF. This restriction of movement affects access to schools, hospitals, family members, and employment while only further solidifying the distinction between Israeli citizens and those living under the Occupation.
ACRI utilizes the courts to ensure accountability at border crossings in order to protect the dignity of the Palestinians that rely on them and to oppose the construction of new roadblocks. ACRI also advocates within the legal system on behalf of Palestinian activists and human rights defenders to oppose bans on travel outside of the territories based on their status as activists, particularly when the information used to defend such a decision by the State is undisclosed.
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Ahead of President Obama’s Visit: Recent Human Rights Developments in the West Bank and East Jerusalem
March 12, 2013
The effects of the occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem have wide-ranging consequences for the civilian Palestinian … Read more
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Firing Zone 918 – What’s the Deal?
March 7, 2013
Who are the ‘cave dwellers’? How does an area turn into a ‘firing zone’? What will happen to them if … Read more
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Firing Zone 918 – What’s the Deal?
March 7, 2013
Who are the ‘cave dwellers’? How does an area turn into a ‘firing zone’? What will happen to them if … Read more
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IDF Training in Firing Zone 918 Despite Injunction Order
February 26, 2013
IDF exercises cause serious harm to the livelihood and lifestyle of the residents of the Yatta District in Area … 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
Legal Work
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IDF Prevents Israelis and Internationals from Participating in Demonstrations
February 29, 2012
Yesterday (28 February 2012), the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) filed a letter with Brig. Gen. Hagai Mordechai, … Read more
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Petition: Stop Revoking Permits of E. Jerusalem Palestinians
April 10, 2011
In a petition submitted to the High Court of Justice on 7 April 2011, HaMoked: Center for the Defense of … Read more
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“High Court Endorsed Systematic Discrimination”
April 6, 2011
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) and HaMoked: Center for the Defence of the Individual harshly criticized … Read more
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Petition: Stop Expulsion of Palestinians from West Bank to Gaza
June 6, 2010
Today, 25.5.10, Hamoked – Center for the Defence of the Individual served a petition to the HCJ, along with 15 … Read more
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High Court Rules: “Israeli-Only” Route to be Open to Palestinians
December 30, 2009
ACRI welcomes decision on its petition as landmark ruling, supportive of democratic principles In a precedent-setting ruling, Israel’s High Court … Read more
In the Knesset
Publications
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ACRI Presents: Five Facts about the Jordan Valley
August 23, 2011
Did you know… That 90% of the residents of the Jordan Valley are Palestinians? According to a poll commissioned … Read more
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Average Israelis, how much do you know about the Jordan Valley?
June 13, 2011
Apparently, not enough. A public opinion survey commissioned by the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) reveals: the majority … Read more
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Qalandiya Checkpoint: Human Rights Fact Sheet
February 25, 2011
General background: In 2001 the Israeli government passed a decision to construct a barrier that would separate between Israel and … Read more
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Update on Freedom of Movement
November 15, 2010
Freedom of movement is a precondition for the exercise of other basic rights: The right to earn a livelihood and … Read more
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ACRI Publications 2006-2010
October 27, 2010
ACRI’s Shadow Report regarding Israel’s Third Periodic Review by the Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, October 2010 “Unsafe … Read more