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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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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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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Thousands March in Tel Aviv for Human Rights
December 9, 2012
People from all over Israel came together in Tel Aviv on Friday (7 December 2012) for the fourth annual Human … 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
Legal Work
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High Court Issues Order Nisi Regarding Acceptance to Communities Law
June 20, 2011
The High Court of Justice has issued an Order Nisi following two separate petitions filed against the Acceptance to Communities … Read more
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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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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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Israel to Register Adoptions by Same-Sex Couples
January 10, 2008
Israel Complies with ACRI’s, Court’s Demands, Will Register Adoptions Performed Abroad by Same-Sex Couples. Yet, ACRI opposes State’s proposal to … Read more
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High Court to Deliberate Anew on Adoptions by Same-Sex Couples
November 6, 2007
Panel of 9 High Court Judges to Deliberate Anew on Registration of Adoptions by Same-Sex Couples on Sunday. Interior Minister … Read more
In the Knesset
Publications
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The immigration rights of same-sex couples
February 7, 2008
An Israeli citizen or resident, who is married to a foreign national spouse, is entitled to submit a residency request … Read more
