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American Jewish Committee (AJC)
The AJC is a non-profit think tank and advocacy organization, focusing on combating anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry. Moreover, the AJC promotes pluralism and democratic values, supports Israel's quest for peace and security, advocates for energy independence and a strong Jewish society.
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Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan
The Bar-Ilan University is the largest in Israel, with a student population of approximately 32,000. The university cultivates and combines Jewish identity and tradition with modern technologies and research.
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The Center for Bedouin Studies and Development, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
The Bedouin Center promotes education within the Bedouin society of the Negev and serves as a linking element between the University and the Bedouin community. It offers the possibility to study the Bedouin heritage and society. The center provides higher education opportunities for Bedouin students, thus enabling them to better participate and integrate economically and politically in Israel’s society.
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The Center for the Study of European Politics and Society (CSEPS)
The Center for the Study of European Politics and Society aims to encourage students to improve and deepen their knowledge of the European Union. CSEPS enables students to learn about contemporary political and social developments within Europe. A Jean Monnet Chair is granted by the European Commission to the CSEPS.
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The Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Institute supports studies on history, politics, and social development of the Middle East. It carries out conferences, workshops, and seminars and is maintaining contacts with universities, institutes, and individuals in its fields of research worldwide. Furthermore, the Institute organizes projects on conflict resolution and promotes the principles of human rights.
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The Helmut Kohl Institute for European Studies, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Helmut Kohl Institute for European Studies promotes European studies and the studies of the European Union. For that purpose, three faculties, the Social Sciences, the Humanities as well as Law, are engaged. The Institute coordinates research projects, international conferences, seminars and lectures to inform people in Israel and abroad about its endeavors.
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HESKEM/Geneva Initiative
The Geneva Initiative aims for a model permanent status agreement between the State of Israel and the Palestinians. The accord pursues the two-state solution and presents proposals to all issues dealing with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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The Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel (ICCI)
The ICCI consists of more than 60 Christian, Muslim, and Jewish institutions, including museums, universities, and other interreligious organizations. It carries out a variety of programs to promote an end to violence on the one side and to increase the chances of peace in the region on the other. Thus, religion is regarded rather as part of the solution.
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The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD)
The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD), based in Jerusalem, promotes and manifests an inter-religious vision for environmental sustainability by encouraging the cooperation and training of religious leaders, teachers, and others on ecological issues. A team of staff and volunteers implement ICSD’s vision. The Center accesses the collective wisdom of the world’s religions to promote co-existence, peace, and sustainability through education and activism. The Center’s activities focus on three projects: the Emerging Religious Leaders Sustainability Project; the Holy Land Climate Change Declaration Project; the North American Interfaith Speaking Tour on Environmental Sustainability.
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The Israel Democracy Institute (IDI)
The Israel Democracy Institute is an independent and non-partisan organization, which aims to strengthen the moral and structural foundations of Israeli democracy. The institute sets its focus on long-term challenges such as political reforms, national security, state-religion relations and constitutional law.
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Israel Women's Network (IWN)
The Israel Women's Network is a non-profit organization of women united in their determination to promote the status of women in Israel, regardless of political affiliation, religious outlook or ethnic origin.
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Jasmine - Promoting Jewish and Arab Businesswomen
Jasmine, the Association of Businesswomen in Israel, was established to realize the economic potential of Jewish and Arab businesswomen. The association’s centers around the country offer women professional courses, training sessions, business contacts and ventures to empower their businesses.
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International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) at IDC Herzliya
The International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), located at the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzliya, is an independent think tank providing expertise on subjects such as terrorism, counter-terrorism, homeland security, intelligence analysis and defense policy. The ICT is one of the leading academic institutes for counter-terrorism worldwide.
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The Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs (JCPA)
The JCPA is an independent non-profit think tank for Israeli policy research and education. It brings together political, strategic and diplomatic experts both in Israel and abroad.
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Konrad Adenauer Conference Center (KACC)/ Mishkenot Sha'ananim / The Jerusalem Foundation
The Jerusalem Foundation’s aim is to create an open, equitable and modern society. It takes care of the people’s needs and improves their quality of life through the provision of social and cultural facilities and through supporting philanthropy projects in Israel.
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Konrad Adenauer Program for Jewish-Arab Cooperation, Tel Aviv University
The Konrad Adenauer Program (KAP) promotes the cooperation between the Jewish and the Arab society. The purpose is to deepen the knowledge and understanding of Jewish-Arab relations in Israel through research, documentation, conferences and public events.
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Minerva Center for Human Rights, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Minerva focuses on local and regional human rights to support research on human rights and to promote interest in human rights issues within the academic community. The Center provides information through a bibliographical database and a documentation center. It also offers a forum for the exchange of ideas on human rights issues.
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Society for the protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI)
Since 1953, SPNI has worked to promote knowledge, love, and respect for the land among its citizens and abroad. With a growing population and a land mass the size of New Jersey, it is of critical importance to preserve the remaining open space and the green areas left in Israel. SPNI is at the forefront of this effort, while promoting sustainable alternative development that balances residential needs. SPNI's legacy of accomplishment lies in its commitment to public involvement. SPNI educates and leads citizens to become advocates for the environment.
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S. Daniel Abraham Center for Strategic Dialogue
The Center for Strategic Dialogue is one of ten research centers at Netanya Academic Collge, a private educational institution. It seeks to combine academic work with practical efforts in order to contribute to conflict stabilization on the regional and global level.
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University of Haifa
The University of Haifa was established in 1963. It considers the link between academic excellence and social responsibility as its flagship. 17,000 students are studying in the university’s six faculties and five schools.
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Yad Vashem
Yad Vashem is Israel’s official memorial to the Holocaust, established in 1953 through a law passed by the Knesset. It combines documentation, research, education and commemoration, making it the world center for remembrance of the Holocaust and its victims. The museum on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem is visited by around two million people per year.
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