A Wider Bridge Emergency Grants: Support LGBTQ Rights in Israel
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Inspired by the battle for democracy in Israel, A Wider Bridge is launching a matching campaign to DOUBLE the $180,000 in Impact Grants that we have already given to Israeli LGTBQ groups this year. These emergency grants will help respond to the community’s current needs, including:
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Rising rates of harassment and violence
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Increased community crisis hotline calls
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Critical crisis intervention and support at protests
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Increased transphobia and people who become houseless
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Legal advocacy for LGBTQ protesters
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Transportation to demonstrations in critical cities as well in the periphery
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“I really believe that Israel can be a shining light of morality to the world. Right now, we are not there. I believe we can get there, but we can’t do it alone.”
Rotem Sorek, CEO, Ma’avarim
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Double your impact!
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Thanks to a generous anonymous grant, the first $75,000 donated to this campaign will be matched!
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Why double down now?
We love Israel and stand with its LGBTQ community. That community currently fears for their rights and safety if the vocally LGBTQphobic leaders in the current administration enact proposed judicial changes.
As the battle for democracy rages across Israel, LGBTQ Israelis have taken to the streets to protest, and also to protect queer rights and queer activists. As LGBT rights hang in the balance, we are hearing reports of increased LGBTphobia in schools, in public services, and in the courts.
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Read what the Israeli LGBTQ community say
Emuna Klein Barnoy Jerusalem Open House“Queer people come from all political stances. We see ourselves as a bridge at a time when public discourse is becoming very populist, and very inflammatory. We need to be a source of reason, empathy, and understanding in the Israeli political situation.”
Rotem Sorek Ma’avarim“I really believe that Israel can be a shining light of morality to the world. Right now, we are not there. I believe we can get there, but we can’t do it alone.”
Hila Peer The Aguda“I know that many people think this is the time to shy away from Israel. But I think that if there is ever a time to be a true believer in what we can achieve in this country and how much we can better it, this is the time.”
