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Free Legal Aid — Tebeka in Ramla
Tebeka — "Advocate of Justice" in Amharic — provides free legal counsel and representation to Ethiopian-Israelis (1,000+ inquiries/year). Specialty lines: workers' rights, racism, law enforcement, children's rights.
About Ramla
Ramla, conveniently located near Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport, hosts an Israeli-Ethiopian community that benefits from the city's strategic location. Ramla's housing market offers apartments at relatively accessible prices for the central region, attracting residents seeking easy access to greater Tel Aviv.
What cases does Tebeka handle?
- Workers' rights — wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, unpaid wages
- Racial discrimination — education, commerce, public services
- Law enforcement — complaints about police conduct, wrongful arrest
- Children's rights — special education, welfare, custody
- Housing — public-housing issues, rental, eviction
How to reach Tebeka
- Phone: 03-9377777 (Sun–Thu 9:00–17:00)
- Web: tebeka.org.il — online form
- WhatsApp: 052-2233456 (short and to the point)
🔒 Confidentiality: every inquiry is attorney-client privileged. Tebeka cannot disclose details without your consent. 💰 Cost: zero. Tebeka is donor-funded — no cost to inquirers.
When to reach out immediately
- Arrest by police
- Termination from work
- Domestic violence (also via 118)
- Suspected discrimination during a public-service interaction
Ethiopian community in Ramla
- Community population
- ~5,000
- Share of city
- ~8%
- Main neighbourhoods
- שכ' ד', מרכז
- Community services
- ENP, מרכז קהילתי
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FAQ — Ramla
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Ramla?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Ramla numbers approximately ~5,000 residents — around ~8% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: שכ' ד', מרכז.
- How do I claim Free Legal Aid — Tebeka in Ramla?
- Contact Tebeka — they operate nationally including in Ramla. For support: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
- What community support is available in Ramla for this right?
- In Ramla, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
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