New Profile is a feminist movement which opposes militarism. Striving toward an Israel which ceases to be an army with a state, they act to decrease the influence of militarism on daily life, and make Israeli society more civil, tolerant, and peaceful.

Since 1998, they have been counseling Israeli refusers and those independently choosing to seek exemption, as well as by promoting critical discourse regarding the relations between military and society in Israel. They understand that there are several Israelis who are bothered by the deep involvement of the military in civil life in Israel. Due to the prevailing militarism in Israel, those who do not agree with the status quo are not heard, and we are determined to raise the dissenting voice nevertheless. New Profile gives these people a loud and unmistakable voice.

They are committed to:

• Preventing militarism in education in Israel
• Raising awareness of the widespread militarism in Israeli society
• Introducing critical discourse on obligatory enlistment
• Supporting the existing refusal movement in Israel
• Education for peace and promotion of an equal and free civil society

In January 2025, the German government withdrew its foreign policy clearance for New Profile eligible for funding – even though they work non-violently for peace and human rights. German organisations that support the project with state funds had to end their cooperation. The schwelle Foundation decided quickly and without bureaucracy to take on New Profile as a new project partner in order to compensate for at least a small part of the lost funding. We are glad and grateful that our foundation assets and incoming donations allow us to act independently of government funding and thus step in when political necessities arise.