Maternity leave
West Bank employment rebounds after Oct. 7 drop, but wages, protection remain weak, PCBS data shows
The majority of Palestinians, 680,000, were employed in the local market, an increase of around 27,000 workers from the first quarter.
Pakistan maternity leave termination leads to landmark case with monetary compensation
Mothers are happier, more articulate with babies, puppies - study
US maternal mortality more than doubled since 1999, most deaths among Black women - study
Human rights in childbirth - opinion
A country that enshrines civil equality and also proudly holds the title for the highest birth rate of all OECD countries – must treat its women with the utmost respect.
Global push to tackle maternal and newborn deaths has stalled, WHO report finds
The COVID-19 pandemic, poverty, and various humanitarian crises worldwide have exacerbated the problem.
Paid maternity leave in Israel shorter than in other countries
Israel's Taub Center study finds that higher-paid, better-educated mothers return to work much faster than those who earn less
Miscarriages in Israel: Everything you need to know - explainer
The Israel Midwives Association, which has 1,400 members, has marked October as Miscarriage Awareness Month.
Fathers can take equal paternity leave starting next year
There are two major advantages to the new paternity leave outline - it will allow for meaningful bonding between father and baby and will work to reduce the gender wage gap.
Finance Ministry, National Insurance solve maternity benefit crisis
Women who had been unemployed or on unpaid leave for extended periods of time will now be eligible for maternity benefits for babies born between January 1 and June 30 of this year.
Will coronavirus layoffs cost women their maternity benefits?
Usually after giving birth, women in Israel are entitled to 15 weeks’ maternity leave, when their regular salaries are paid by Bituach Leumi.
Israel ranked 31st in gender equality out of 100 countries
Israel's highest score was for Israeli women's access to education and its lowest was given for female-positive legislation.
One mother's determination to keep routine in the age of coronavirus
The sudden change from going to work and teaching English from third to eighth grade, to taking care of a baby at home, was a serious transition that required adjustment.
Netanyahu administration pushes ahead with paid paternity leave bill
Most other countries part of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, give fathers eight weeks of paid paternity leave.
