In a powerful Op-ed, our CEO Ahmir shares the importance of us as an Israeli organization continuing to work with the United Nations for the benefit of society globally.
“The systemic bias is too difficult to ignore. Since 2006, the UN General Assembly has passed more resolutions against Israel than all other countries combined…
As CEO of an Israeli-based organization that has become a global leader in disability rights and inclusion, it’s not only professional; it feels very personal. Yet, in considering calls to withdraw from UN organizations like UNESCO, I find myself taking a position that may seem contradictory.
Which is: We need to be bold and maintain our presence in the exact place where opposition exists, without apologizing for who we are or where we’re from…
By withdrawing from UN-based forums, we would silence one of Israel’s most positive voices on the global stage.”