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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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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ACRI in the News: Feb 1 – Feb 28 2012
February 28, 2012
Racial Profiling in Airports The documenter of the Israeli Jewish DNA 15 February 2012 (Haaretz) After the ruling on … Read more
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Lift Travel Ban against Palestinian Human Rights Defender
February 22, 2012
Adalah * The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) * B’Tselem * Gisha * Physicians for Human Rights * … 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
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“You, the people who did not give up”
August 24, 2011
Two weeks ago, after nearly three months of concentrated activities, the Action-A-Day campaign for the Jordan Valley has come to … Read more
Legal Work
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Court criticizes blocked access to olive harvesters
September 12, 2005
The criticism was voiced yesterday in the Supreme Court in response to a petition submitted by ACRI and the organization, … Read more