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Jerusalem Institute of Justice

Pursuing justice, Promoting freedom,  Advancing human rights in Israel and the Middle East

The Jerusalem Institute of Justice (JIJ) is a leading Israeli legal, research and advocacy institute recognized by the United Nations for its work protecting human rights.

JIJ’s mission is to uphold justice, promote freedom and advocate for communities affected by bias. The institute aims to improve individuals’ rights and quality of life in Israel and the Middle East.

JIJ’s Special Consultative Status at the United Nations ECOSOC enables the institute to have a global platform and directly impact international humanitarian law.

Established in 2004, JIJ’s Free Legal Aid Department has been at the forefront of combating discrimination, safeguarding the rights of individuals and communities to exercise their freedom of conscience.

INTERNATIONAL

ADVOCACY FOR ISRAEL

Safeguarding the legitimate

standing of Israel

among the Nations

INTERNATIONAL LAW

Upholding Human

Rights in the

Middle East

INTERN PROGRAM

Educating and training

the next generation

of influencers

DOMESTIC

FREE LEGAL AID

Protecting the civil rights

and freedoms

under Israeli Law

PROJECT NOA

Fighting to eradicate the sex

trade, prostitution, and

human trafficking in Israel

HUMANITARIAN AID

Strengthening Holocaust

Survivors and Lone

Soldier communities

See Our Global Impact

With your help, our research and public diplomacy have impacted over 10 million lives around the world. We’re combating injustice, educating the next generation, supporting victims, and advocating for Israel.

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Legal cases handled to uphold rights and address discrimination

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Hope for rehabilitation – HISTORIC WIN – Bill passed in the Knesset forbidding the purchase of sex services

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Research, written and oral statements, and lawsuits submitted to governments, international tribunals, the United Nations, the European Union, and the International Criminal Court in the Hague

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Supreme Court Victories Protecting the civil rights and religious freedoms of minorities under Israeli Law

News

Three Strikes for Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer wanted to end Corbynism and uphold Israel’s legitimate right to self-defense. His British Labour government has taken three steps backward in just two months.

Philadelphi Corridor: The Critical Strip Shaping Gaza’s Future Amid Tensions and Negotiations

The Philadelphi Corridor, a narrow but vital passage along the Gaza-Egypt border, is at the heart of intense geopolitical debates. As Israel maintains control during the Swords of Iron War, this corridor’s role in the flow of essential supplies—and its potential as a smuggling route—has global implications. With the Western world urging for a change, and Egypt cautioning against escalations, the future of this strategic strip could reshape the conflict in Gaza. Dive into the complexities of this pivotal battleground and its impact on the region’s delicate balance.

Amicus Brief- Challenging ICC’s Prosecutor’s Request to Issue Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders

On August 6, the Jerusalem Institute of Justice legal team, submitted its Written Observations to the International Criminal Court on the unresolved matters of jurisdiction with respect to the ‘Situation in Palestine’ case.In our submission, we’ve challenged the ICC’s jurisdiction to issue arrest warrants against Israeli citizens, questioned the classification of “Palestine” as a state, and asserted that the Gaza Strip is not under occupation. 

INJUSTICE OCCURS EVERYWHERE

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