LGBT Rights
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Although in recent years there has been a growing recognition of gay and lesbian rights in the public and legal arenas in Israel, the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered) community still faces various forms of discrimination by government authorities and in the private sector. LGBT men and women, and particularly transgendered persons, also experience discrimination in employment and health services, and are often the target of verbal and physical violence.
ACRI has achieved many significant victories in the struggle for LGBT rights, in particular concerning the rights of same-sex couples, including with regards to marriage registration for marriages conducted outside of Israel, spousal and medical benefits for same-sex partners, protecting inheritance rights, recognition of same-sex partners by the Israeli Military, recognition of adoption by same-sex couples, prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation, and ensuring equal access to medical treatment, housing and mortgage assistance, pensions, and life insurance.
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Petition to the High Court Of Justice: Permit the first Gay Pride Parade in Kfar Saba
May 28, 2018
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HCJ Rules: LBGTQ and Arab Equality are not Controversial Subjects
September 13, 2017
The High Court of Justice (HCJ) today accepted the petition submitted by the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) … Read more
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Allow the Gay Pride Parade to march on Rager Boulevard in Be’er Sheva
July 12, 2016
On 12 July 2016 ACRI filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the Israeli police, demanding that the Pride … Read more
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The government must formulate a plan to combat homophobia in sport
May 31, 2016
On 31 May 2016 in a hearing before the Knesset Sub-Committee for Sport, ACRI called on the Committee members to … Read more
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Love and other troubles
January 7, 2016
Dear friends, Let’s talk about love. Let’s say you’ve found the person that you want to live the rest … Read more
Legal Work
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Petition to the High Court Of Justice: Permit the first Gay Pride Parade in Kfar Saba
May 28, 2018
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Allow the Gay Pride Parade to march on Rager Boulevard in Be’er Sheva
July 12, 2016
On 12 July 2016 ACRI filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the Israeli police, demanding that the Pride … Read more
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Court Roundup | December 2013 – March 2014
March 25, 2014
Rulings & Decisions Equal Representation for Women & Arabs On December 19, 2013, ACRI Attorney Nisreen Alyan … Read more
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Prisoners Can Be Alone With Their Partners – Even Same-Sex Partners
July 2, 2013
The Israeli Prison Service has announced that same sex couples can now spend time alone following years of struggle … Read more
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Panel of 9 Justices to Hear Petitions Against Acceptance to Communities Law
December 3, 2012
Petitioners claim there is no place for screening procedures in small communities, which lack unique characteristics that would justify such … Read more
In the Knesset
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The government must formulate a plan to combat homophobia in sport
May 31, 2016
On 31 May 2016 in a hearing before the Knesset Sub-Committee for Sport, ACRI called on the Committee members to … Read more
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Final Vote Today on Nakba Law and Acceptance to Communities Bill
March 22, 2011
Two separate bills, two of the unfortunate “stars” of the recent slew of anti-democratic legislation that ACRI has been relentlessly … Read more
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Protecting and Promoting LGBT Rights in Israel
February 15, 2009
ACRI’s achievements over the past two decades For more than a decade, ACRI has been at the forefront of the … Read more
Publications
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International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
May 17, 2011
Today, May 17, is the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. This date is the anniversary of the World Health … 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
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Protecting and Promoting LGBT Rights in Israel
February 15, 2009
ACRI’s achievements over the past two decades For more than a decade, ACRI has been at the forefront of the … Read more
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State of Human Rights Report 2008
December 7, 2008
ACRI Gauges Israel’s Realization of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 60th Anniversary of its Adoption The full version … Read more
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ACRI’s State of Human Rights Report 2005
February 19, 2008
At the center of ACRI’s annual report on the state of human rights in Israel: The privatization of essential … Read more
Media
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“Of Little People and Landmark Decisions”
December 17, 2008
Haaretz article describes three ACRI cases which changed Israeli history The following article describes the personal stories behind a few … Read more
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Same-sex partners now eligible for survivor benefits
February 20, 2008
The Attorney General, in response to a claim submitted by ACRI, stated that there must be no discrimination against same-sex … Read more
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Same-Sex Couples to get Gov`t Housing Aid
January 10, 2008
This article by Shahar Ilan appeared on the front page of Ha`aretz on 13th March 2007 The Housing and Construction … Read more
Policy Advocacy
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Attorney General to Limit Claims by Government Authorities Against Community Organizations
October 6, 2014
In 2005, during Jerusalem’s gay pride parade, one of the participant’s was stabbed by an ultra-orthodox resident of the … Read more
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Prisoners Can Be Alone With Their Partners – Even Same-Sex Partners
July 2, 2013
The Israeli Prison Service has announced that same sex couples can now spend time alone following years of struggle … Read more
