Bimkom
Bimkom – Planners for Planning Rights is an Israeli human rights organization formed in 1999 by a group of professional planners and architects, in order to strengthen democracy and human rights in the field of spatial planning and housing policies, in Israel and in Area C of the West Bank, which is under Israeli control. Drawing on values of social justice, good governance, equality and community participation, Bimkom advances the development of planning policies and practices that are more just and respectful of human rights, and responsive to the needs of local communities. Bimkom strives to assist the weakest sectors of society through research and reports, community planning assistance and through awareness raising among planning authorities.
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Bimkom
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- 1999
- Headquarters
- Jerusalem
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Bimkom – Planners for Planning Rights is an Israeli human rights organization formed in 1999 by a group of professional planners and architects, in order to strengthen democracy and human rights in the field of spatial planning and housing policies, in Israel and in Area C of the West Bank, which is under Israeli control. Drawing on values of social justice, good governance, equality and community participation, Bimkom advances the development of planning policies and practices that are more just and respectful of human rights, and responsive to the needs of local communities. Bimkom strives to assist the weakest sectors of society through research and reports, community planning assistance and through awareness raising among planning authorities.
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Bimkom works with both Jewish and Arab communities among others, in attaining fair, equitable and appropriate planning of the physical spaces in which they live. Bimkom, an accredited Israeli NGO, is funded by a variety of private and state-based foundations and funding organs.
Bimkom's work in partnership with other NGOs has led to the recognition of 11 unrecognized Bedouin villages and better planning for recognized villages. Bimkom's Center for Planning Support in the Arab sector has assisted several townships, including Yarka, Ar'ara, Baqa al-Gharbiyye and Qalansawe, to obtain expansion of their respective development areas. Bimkom, together with other social change organizations, introduced into the Urban Renewal Authority Law a number of measures designed to protect low-income residents. Bimkom orchestrated cooperation between community organizations, international funding and the Jerusalem municipality that led to opening the first playground in Sur Baher, a Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem. Bimkom succeeded in having the villages of Dhar el-Malah and Sateh al-Baher in Area C connected to the electricity grid.
Protective infrastructure in the Arab sector
Protective infrastructure in the Arab sector
Less than one week into the Iran–Israel war that started on June 13, 2025 with daily missiles fired from Iran into Israel, the lack of protective infrastructure for Israel's Arab population was addressed by Bimkom in a position paper.
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Bimkom established.
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Bimkom is recorded from 1999.
1999
Bimkom was established or created on 1 January 1999.
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The circumstances in which Bimkom stands. Established or created on 1 January 1999. Recorded as nonprofit organization. Bimkom has its headquarters at Jerusalem. Situated in Israel. Bimkom lies within Jerusalem.
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- 1.Hasson, Nir. Under the Cover of War, Israel Plans to Build a New Neighborhood for Jews in East Jerusalem. Haaretz. February 11, 2024.
- 2.Berger, Yotam. After Decades of Darkness, Palestinian Village Gets Power. Haaretz. 2017-09-04.
- 3.Tsion, Hila. Neglect of shelters in Arab towns 'a grave failure that puts lives at risk'. Ynetnews. 2025-06-18.
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