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This is what we achieved this year together. Thank you!
As 2020 comes to an end, a year of deep crisis across the world, we reflect on how it affects us all in profound ways. We know that this is a tough time for everyone. COVID has slowed down the rhythm of lives everywhere, but it has also exacerbated existing problems....
Our Approach to Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
By Linda Hershkovitz, NIFC President I’m always excited about opportunities to discuss a subject that’s very dear to my heart – NIFC’s role in the struggle for women’s rights in Israel and the occupied territories. For over 25 years, I have worked with governments,...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leaves Prize Awarded Day Before Her Death to New Israel Fund
Late last week, our American friends at the New Israel Fund were notified that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (z"l) designated part of a cash prize to NIF as one of several organizations which "mean the most to her." The National Constitution Center awarded Justice...
Exposing IDF Home Invasions in the West Bank
A new report by NIFC project partner Physicians for Human Rights-Israel, as well as two organizations funded by the global NIF network, Breaking the Silence and Yesh Din: Volunteers for Human Rights, exposes the harsh reality for Palestinian families living under...
Development Officer (Position filled)
Posted: December 9, 2020 The New Israel Fund of Canada advances and defends democracy and equality in Israel. Since 1986, NIFC has helped contributed over $300 million to more than 900 organizations in Israel that fight for socio-economic equality, religious freedom,...
Development and Operations Associate (Position filled)
Posted: December 9, 2020 The New Israel Fund of Canada advances and defends democracy and equality in Israel. Since 1986, NIFC has helped contributed over $300 million to more than 900 organizations in Israel that fight for socio-economic equality, religious freedom,...
Action Alert: No Annexation
The Trump plan to greenlight annexation in the West Bank would be devastating for Palestinian rights and Israeli democracy. Israelis are speaking out – including at a massive rally this Saturday night in Tel Aviv. Now is the time for all of us, Diaspora Jews and...
NIFC passes new sexual harassment policy
November 26th, 2020, is the National Day of Conversation (NDOC) about the issue of sexual harassment of fundraisers in the charitable and nonprofit sectors. This is a serious and prevalent issue in the charitable sector — one in four women in fundraising report...
NIFC welcomes Maytal Kowalski and Scott Stirrett to leadership
NIFC is pleased to announce the addition of two new leaders to our leadership: Maytal Kowalski and Scott Stirett. Both Maytal and Scott are impressive leaders in their fields who will bring their considerable expertise to our work. Maytal has joined the Communications...
Statement on Canada’s UN Vote on Palestinian Self-Determination
NIFC welcomes the news that Canada will maintain its support for the United Nations resolution on the Right of Palestinian Peoples to Self-determination. By voting in favour of this resolution while voting against the rest of the resolutions that disproportionately...
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