“There can be no change for us, without us” is the Association’s philosophy of how social change should be promoted. Therefore, when calling for significant policy change, we mobilize activist and leadership groups that support and lead the struggle with us. These groups are guided by the Association’s staff.
Some of these groups are consistent and have been working together for years while others join forces for short intervals and then continue to work with us on an individual basis.
Today, the Association leads activist groups on a variety of topics:
THE ALLIANCE of TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Established in 2011 by kindergarten assistants working for local authorities …
Read more about the establishment of the National Alliance of Teaching Assistants
“YOU ARE THE FOCUS OF ATTENTION”
Bedouin women groups working to promote civil and political involvement of women. The groups are led by the non-profit organization, Sidreh.
Read more about “You are the focus of attention”
“BUILDING A SHARED FUTURE” – WOMEN BRINGING PEACE
These groups work to promote implementation of the principles of UN Security Council Resolution 1325. The leadership of these groups collaborate with Midreshet Adam and Women Wage Peace.
Read more about “Building a Shared Future” – Women Bringing Peace
NOTHING ABOUT US – WITHOUT US: YOUNG ACTIVISTS
A group of young women activists aged 18-25, from various backgrounds, working together to bring about policy change relating to welfare, housing, employment and education relevant for their age group. The group is led by The Women’s Courtyard and the Forum of Young Women’s NGOs.
Read more about Nothing about us – without us: young activists
SEXUAL VIOLENCE WITHIN THE HEALTH SYSTEM
A group that is being put together by the Haifa branch of the Itach-Maaki. This group will deal with promoting policy and raising awareness of the widespread incidence of sexual violence against women while receiving medical treatment.
Read more about eradicating sexual violence in the health system
Interested in activism? Would you like to join one of the groups?
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