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Ford Foundation promises reforms
JPost Reg ReqâdOne day after members of the Senate Finance Committee demanded increased scrutiny into the Ford Foundationâs funding practices, Ford president Susan Berresford announced in a letter to Rep. Jerrold Nadler that it has agreed to halt funding to groups that espouse anti-Semitism, promote violence and deny Israelâs legitimacy. Nadlerâs proof that a disgusting liberal can find the time to do productive things as well... Questions about Fordâs funding were made after a four-part investigation by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency revealed that the foundation provided significant funding to groups that promoted anti-Semitism and the delegitimization of Israel at the 2001 UN World Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa. Henryâs spinning in his Berresford noted in the letter that Ford will: add new language to its standard grant agreement prohibiting violence, terrorism, bigotry and the call for the destruction of any nation; pilot a program in the Middle East to enhance financial accountability; address the rise of anti-Semitism; and further review Ford granteesâ actions at the Durban conference in consultation with US Jewish groups. Funding was also halted to the Palestinian Society for the Protection of Human Rights and the Environment, known as LAW, which led anti-Israel activities in Durban. "I expect that the growing relationships that Fordâs leadership has built, during this time, with the American Jewish community will mark a critical new chapter in the fight against anti-Semitism and de-legitimization of Israelâs right to exist," said Rep. Nadler.
Posted by: Frank G 2003-11-18 |
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