Israeli Association for Ethiopian Jews (IAEJ)
An advocacy organization working for equal opportunity and rights realization for Ethiopian-Israelis in education, employment and services.
What is the IAEJ?
The Israeli Association for Ethiopian Jews (IAEJ) is a veteran advocacy organization advancing equal opportunity and rights realization for Ethiopian-Israelis. It combines policy-level work (advocacy toward government ministries) with individual assistance.
Areas of activity
- Education — closing gaps, preventing dropout, supporting students and families
- Employment and economy — promoting fair representation in the public and private sectors
- Rights realization — help asserting rights with the National Insurance Institute, authorities and services
- Policy — position papers, research and legislative change
How it helps me
If you have faced difficulty exercising a right, discrimination, or a service gap, you can contact the organization for information, accompaniment or referral.
See also
- Fair representation — a core principle of the organization's work
- Tebeka — complementary legal aid
Related terms
- TebekaLegal aid center for Ethiopian-Israelis. National leader on issues of racism, law enforcement, and civil rights.
- Fair / Adequate RepresentationA legal principle requiring representation of certain groups — including Ethiopian-Israelis — in the public service proportional to their share of the population.
- Tene BriutIsrael's only community-health organization focused on Ethiopian-Israelis. Runs health navigators, medical translation, and prevention projects.