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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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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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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“Wake Up Call: Jerusalem Is Not Unified”
May 19, 2009
Palestinians and Israelis gather on Jerusalem Day to protest against the discriminatory policies in East Jerusalem. A first of its … Read more
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ACRI’s 2008 Annual Report
April 7, 2009
Presenting ACRI’s legal, educational and public outreach work, the Annual Report brings personal stories and highlights the orgnization’s activities To … Read more