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STOP The DEPORTATION

#dont deport #letushelp

"You shall not turn over a slave who seeks refuge with you. He shall live with you in any place he may choose, within one of your gates. You must not mistreat him" - Deuteronomy 23:16-17.


In the News

April 5, 2018
Right Now Statement on Israel-UNHCR Deal and Cancellation

The agreement between Israel and the UNHCR -- resettlement of 16,000 asylum seekers in Western countries, resettlement of 16,000 within Israel, and long-needed renewal in south Tel Aviv -- could serve as a positive model for international collaboration in this era of global crisis. We are confident that brave political leadership will be met by continued volunteerism on the part of tens of thousands in Israel and beyond, who are ready to support these great efforts. In fact, that has been the core of our message all along. Let us help.  
 
To view the full statement, click here.
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April 2, 2018

Netanyahu Suspends Asylum Seeker Deal with UN after Right-wing Push back. In a Facebook message, Netanyahu wrote   “In the interim, I am suspending implementation of the agreement, and after I meet with the representatives, I will submit the agreement for reexamination".
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Who We Are

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Right Now is an international coalition of Jews and allies advocating for the rights of African asylum seekers in Israel through awareness-raising, direct advocacy, and grassroots campaigns.
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Policy Recommendations

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Right Now asks Israel to develop an asylum process consistent with the Refugee Convention, one that would respect the dignity of asylum seekers, protect their human rights, and facilitate meaningful and impartial determinations of refugee status by the government of Israel.
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