Civil rights
JPost Asks Anything: How has the Gaza war impacted Palestinians and Israeli Arabs?
In this episode of JPost Asks Anything, Palestinians and Arab-Israelis discuss the impact of the Israel-Hamas War on their lives, Israeli social constructs, and more.
Arab-Israel org. accuses Civil Service Commission of discriminating against Arab-Israelis
Jewish Life Stories: A pioneering Jewish papercut artist, a circus clown on a humanitarian mission
Urgent appeal to Attorney-General: 'Immediately deal with police violence against protesters'
Dueling lawsuits allege discrimination against Jews, Palestinians at Columbia
A lawsuit by Palestine Legal demands Columbia reverse students' suspensions, drop charges against them, expunge their records, and offer to pay for their psychotherapy.
US federal judge delegation explores Oct 7 challenge to Israeli legal system
The judges' trip included an exploration of International Humanitarian Law and the laws of war from the Israeli perspective.
Grapevine, February 18 2024: Fighting an IDF injustice
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Feds to probe Harvard’s response to harassment of pro-Palestinian students
A group alleges students have been harassed while attending pro-Palestinian vigils and working student jobs, assaulted while walking to campus libraries, and stalked by classmates.
"Knowledge is Power" - Why is it important for you to know your rights?
Everyone has rights, whether it's from the government, employers, or other organizations. The issue is that in many cases, in order to benefit from those rights, various actions must be taken.
An urgent appeal from the United Nations in support of Omar Harfouch
Concerns Raised Over Human Rights Violations in Lebanon at UN Council Meeting.
Law doesn't allow police to use spyware, petitioners tell court
The use of spyware by law enforcement had been rationalized through the 1979 Wiretapping Law, but the petition argued that the old law was not technologically up to date and didn't cover malware.
‘I have a dream’: Martin Luther King's words are more relevant than ever - opinion
King was the architect of the politics of inclusion, equality, respect, and recognition – not only for Black Americans; not only for America, but for all of humanity.
'Borat' fights online hate speech on 60th anniversary of March to Washington
"They've gone from Klan rallies to chatrooms," claimed Cohen, addressing the rising tide of hate generated on social media today.
NGOs prepare High Court petitions against reasonableness
If the petition is accepted, it would be the first time the court heard arguments to abolish a matter of a Basic Law.
Shurat HaDin takes the war on terror to the internet
For twenty years Shurat HaDin has worked with Western intelligence agencies, law enforcement branches and a network of volunteer lawyers to take legal action on behalf of victims of terror.
