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Tebeka
Legal aid center for Ethiopian-Israelis. National leader on racism, police accountability, and civil rights.
LegalFounded 2000 ยท Headquarters: Jerusalem
About
Tebeka ("vindicator" / "advocate" in Amharic) is a community legal-aid center founded in 2000 by attorney Fentahun Assefa-Dawit. The team includes ~25 attorneys speaking Amharic/Hebrew.
Main programs
- Racism litigation โ complaints, representation in civil and criminal suits
- Police accountability โ assistance in cases of excessive force, discrimination, racism
- Civil rights โ discrimination in employment, housing, education, and public services
- Public influence โ submissions to the Knesset Constitution Committee, position papers
- Outreach โ community and student workshops
Who is it for?
- Any Ethiopian-Israeli encountering discrimination / use of force / denial of rights
- Family members accompanying a complaint
- Public-strategic cases
How to reach out
- Website: tebeka.org.il
- Email: general@tebeka.org.il
- HQ: Jerusalem. Presence in additional districts per case.
- First consultation free for any caller
See also
- Tebeka legal aid โ Right for eligible community members
- Glossary: Tebeka โ broader context
- IAEJ โ partner on community advocacy