Child Rights
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As the most disenfranchised group within any society, the rights of children require special protection as they are the most often and easily infringed upon. It is the responsibility of society at large together with legal and judicial authorities to protect those who cannot protect themselves, and this is especially true of children. Within Israel and the Occupied Territories, children become inadvertently involved in the racist and discriminatory policies of the State, and often become educated according to these social, religious, and racial norms.
Through legal and public advocacy ACRI seeks to protect the child’s right to education, which must be equal for all residents. ACRI also defends children, particularly Palestinian children, against discriminatory legal procedures including extensive detentions and excessive use of force. In addition, ACRI promotes the rights of children of stateless individuals and asylum seekers. Finally, ACRI engages students through education and publications aimed at children and youths explaining their rights and introducing them to the human rights conversation.
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Knesset Round Up | March 13th
March 13, 2018
Legal Representation of Parents and Children at the Juvenile Courts Proposed Law: … 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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Arrested Childhood
February 21, 2016
The Ramifications of Israel’s New Strict Policy toward Minors Suspected of Involvement in Stone Throwing, Security Offenses, and Disturbances A … Read more
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ACRI opposes imprisoning minors under the age of 14.
December 1, 2015
In preparation for discussions that were held at the Ministry of Justice, ACRI submitted its position regarding the imprisonment of … Read more
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The Rights of Minors during Detention, Arrest and Interrogation in the OPT
April 19, 2015
The purpose of this handbook is to clarify for Palestinian minors and their parents what their rights are in the … Read more
Media
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New Child Dental Care Program Launched on July 1
June 8, 2010
Breakthrough in campaign to include child dental care into universal basket of services hailed as step toward greater equality in … Read more
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ACRI Welcomes Cabinet Approval of Public Dental Plan for Children
May 4, 2010
Coalition for Public Dental Health, of which ACRI is a key member, views plan as a key step forward, but … Read more
Legal Work
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HCJ to State: Reconsider Detention Periods for Palestinian Minors in the OPT
April 10, 2014
On April 6, 2014, the High Court of Justice handed down a partial judgement on two petitions against the excessive and … Read more
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This is how Palestinian minors are interrogated: The Case of A. from Nabi Saleh
February 19, 2012
Ahead of the upcoming first military court hearing after the decision in the trial within a trial in the case … Read more
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HCJ: Authorities Have 5 Years to Provide Public Education in East Jerusalem
February 6, 2011
On February 6, the High Court of Justice ruled in ACRI’s favor in a petition concerning the failure of the … Read more
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Court: State Must Open Kindergarten in Unrecognized Bedouin Village
June 6, 2010
In response to petition by ACRI, Jewish and Bedouin partners, Education Ministry and Yeruham Local Council forced to open kindergarten … Read more
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Court Orders Ministry to Find Immediate Solution for Shaofat School
August 26, 2009
The Supreme Court overruled an earlier decision by the Administrative Court, stating: “A willingness to continue exposing children to the … Read more
In the Knesset
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Knesset Round Up | March 13th
March 13, 2018
Legal Representation of Parents and Children at the Juvenile Courts Proposed Law: … 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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New Health Ministry Plan to Provide Dental Care for Children, Elderly
July 30, 2009
Unprecedented plan to include dental services in the National Health Insurance Law marks triumph of Coalition for Public Dental Health, … Read more
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Health Ministry Triples Budget for Schoolchildren’s Dental Treatment
June 9, 2009
The announcement was made in response to a petition demanding all schoolchildren be provided with free-of-charge dental checkups. On June … Read more
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ACRI to Knesset: Raise Legal Marriage Age to 18
November 15, 2007
Religious Leaders Hinder Draft Legislation that would Protect Girls’‘ Freedom of Choice; Rights to Health, Development, and Education JERUSALEM – … 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 Rights of Minors during Detention, Arrest and Interrogation in the OPT
April 19, 2015
The purpose of this handbook is to clarify for Palestinian minors and their parents what their rights are in the … 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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East Jerusalem in Numbers
May 16, 2012
East Jerusalem in Numbers May 2012 Population: 360,882 Palestinians comprising 38% of Jerusalem’s total population. Revocation of Residency: … 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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ACRI: Cuts in Child Allowances Puts Families at Risk
April 11, 2013
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) has sent an urgent letter to the Prime Minister, Finance Minister … Read more
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Children of migrant workers face deportation
January 4, 2006
The majority of the children of migrant workers will not receive official Israeli residency status, and are liable to be … Read more
Knesset Roundup
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Knesset Round Up | March 13th
March 13, 2018
Legal Representation of Parents and Children at the Juvenile Courts Proposed Law: … Read more
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Knesset Roundup | February 18
February 18, 2014
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Knesset Roundup | January 7
January 7, 2014
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Knesset Roundup | November 26
November 26, 2013
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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