Human Rights Watch by Jose Vivanco-146004879 https://padlet.com/146004879/j91mjvvg3n75 Made with a lightning strike of genius en-us 2018-11-09 19:39:40 UTC 2025-12-10 04:55:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Background/Basics 146004879 https://padlet.com/146004879/j91mjvvg3n75/wish/305424645 1.Who are we?
We are a non-profit organization. We protect the Human rights and civil liberties of all people living in Israel and the occupied territories.
2. What do we do?
We uphold the pillars of democracy by demanding duty bearers change policies and practices that violate basic rights and liberties.
3. Where do we operate?
We operate in Province of Cosenza , Italy.
4. When were we established?
We were established in 1972 and  the new CEO is Andrew Meier.
5. How do we operate?
 We work with courts, the Knesset , government agencies and civil society to tackle the most urgent injustices in our country.
6. Why is our work important?
Our work is important because it ensures a public discourse of human rights via social and print media in Hebrew , Arabic, and English through hard work with teacher training colleges , universities, and educational  policy maker.]]> 2018-11-16 19:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/146004879/j91mjvvg3n75/wish/305424645 ACRI 146004879 https://padlet.com/146004879/j91mjvvg3n75/wish/308611753 The Association For Civil Rights In Israel]]> 2018-11-28 02:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/146004879/j91mjvvg3n75/wish/308611753 Interesting Facts About ACRI 146004879 https://padlet.com/146004879/j91mjvvg3n75/wish/308612358 1. They work with courts, the Knesset, government agencies and civil society to tackle the most urgent injustices in our country.
2. They write/speak Hebrew, Arabic and English.
3.We protect the Human rights and civil liberties of all people living in Israel and the occupied territories.
4.We are a non-profit organization
5. They were established 46 years ago in province of Cosenza, Italy]]> 2018-11-28 02:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/146004879/j91mjvvg3n75/wish/308612358 Why ACRI 146004879 https://padlet.com/146004879/j91mjvvg3n75/wish/308612464 I choose The Association For Civil Rights In Israel because they protect the Human rights and civil liberties of all people living in Israel. With them protecting the human rights its helping them out a lot whether they are part of any race or anything because some may be racist and not let them get a job. Also, because the organization sounded/ is interesting. Like they uphold pillars for democracy by demanding duty. Next, because they're a non-profit organization which is really cool that they aren't making profit. They also ensure a public discourse of Human Rights via social and print media. They are a cool company because they work with teacher training colleges, universities, and educational policy makers.]]> 2018-11-28 02:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/146004879/j91mjvvg3n75/wish/308612464 Vocabulary 146004879 https://padlet.com/146004879/j91mjvvg3n75/wish/308612576 1.Human Rights-
a right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.

2. The Knesset-
The Knesset is the unicameral national legislature of Israel.

3. Civil Liberties-
the state of being subject only to laws published for the good of the community, especially with regard to freedom of action and speech.

4. Print Media-
a medium that spreads printed matter.

5. Petition-
A proper written request signed by many.


6. Civil Society-
society considered as a community of citizens linked by common interests and collective activity.

]]> 2018-11-28 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/146004879/j91mjvvg3n75/wish/308612576 Sources 146004879 https://padlet.com/146004879/j91mjvvg3n75/wish/308612700 1. Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI)
"Association For Civil Rights In Israel (ACRI)." ngomonitor. N. p., 2017. Web. 29 Nov. 2018.


2. The Association for Civil Rights in Israel
"The Association For Civil Rights In Israel." The Association for Civil Rights in Israel. N. p., 2018. Web. 29 Nov. 2018.


3. ACRI Welcomes new CEO, Andrew Meier : Australasian Centre For Rail Innovation
" ACRI Welcomes New CEO, Andrew Meier : Australasian Centre For Rail Innovation." Acri.net.au. N. p., 2018. Web. 29 Nov. 2018.



4. Association for Civil Rights in Israel v. Knesset | Cardozo Israeli Supreme Court Project
"Association For Civil Rights In Israel V. Knesset | Cardozo Israeli Supreme Court Project." Versa.cardozo.yu.edu. N. p., 2018. Web. 29 Nov. 2018.


5.  The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) | The Gruber Foundation
"The Association For Civil Rights In Israel (ACRI) | The Gruber Foundation." Gruber.yale.edu. N. p., 2018. Web. 29 Nov. 2018.
]]> 2018-11-28 02:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/146004879/j91mjvvg3n75/wish/308612700 Discussion Questions 146004879 https://padlet.com/146004879/j91mjvvg3n75/wish/309447313 1. Their work is positive because they are protecting Human Rights, and the Knesset organization.
2. I wonder what made them come up with the name of ACRI or The Association For Civil Rights In Israel.
3. ACRI has been really active in defending the rights of demonstrators in the face for efforts from police to restrict those demonstrations.
4.  The greatest strength of ACRI is helping the LGBT(q) community because they signed a petition and got it approved so now everyone can get married.
5. The greatest weakness of ACRI is getting denied the first time for each  petition they do, they have to do it again.

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