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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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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Knesset Roundup | February 18
February 18, 2014
To receive the Knesset Roundup directly to your email, click here. … Read more
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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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Knesset Roundup | January 7
January 7, 2014
To receive the Knesset Roundup directly to your email, click … 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
Media
Legal Work
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Demanding Accountability of Schools’ First Aid Services Privatization
July 13, 2009
“The Education Ministry’s decision to proceed with the privatization of first aid services without formulating a suitable monitoring system is … Read more
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ACRI Demands Establishment of Kindergarten in Bedouin Village Rahma
June 10, 2009
At present, Bedouin children between the ages of three and six have no educational framework as is their right according … Read more
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ACRI Petitions against Revocation of Housing Assistance to Single Mom
April 7, 2009
The petition was submitted on behalf of a single parent whose financial aid from the government for rent payment was … Read more
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Universal Dental Care for Children
March 20, 2008
ACRI demands that local authorities provide free dental care for all school-aged children, as stated in government regulations. In March … Read more
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ACRI forces Municipality to Find Classes for E. Jerusalem Children
November 6, 2007
ACRI petition forces Jerusalem Municipality to Find Classrooms for East Jerusalem Children Left out of School JERUSALEM – November 6, … Read more
In the Knesset
Publications
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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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The Writing is on the Wall: Posters for Social Justice
October 3, 2011
In the past two months, hundreds of people took part in ACRI’s “Writing on The Wall” campaign and hung thousands … Read more
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A New School Year: Education in East Jerusalem
September 26, 2011
With the start of the new school year, nearly 90,000 Palestinian students in Jerusalem are back in class facing a … Read more
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ACRI Presents: What Happened to Us?
August 8, 2011
What’s behind the expanding social protest across Israel? The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) presents facts and … Read more
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Police Violations of Rights of Minors in East Jerusalem
June 1, 2011
“M.E from Silwan (East Jerusalem) was taken from his home at night, one day after his 12th birthday. He says … Read more
Policy Advocacy
Knesset Roundup
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Knesset Roundup – Social and Economic Rights | July 13
July 13, 2011
June 26 – July 10 2011 A special roundup of non-anti-democratic Knesset work from the past couple of weeks, … Read more
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Knesset Roundup | 23 May 2011
May 23, 2011
May 16 – May 24 2011 Recent Anti-Democratic Legislation May 16 | “Slavery Law” Passes Final Vote … Read more