Violence against women
UN to blacklist Hamas for conflict-related sexual violence committed on Oct. 7, towards hostages
A major player in these efforts that coalesced the evidence and built a pattern model was the Dinah Project, a group of legal and gender experts.
Working together to end domestic violence: WIZO's vision for change
We all share responsibility to report cases of domestic, sexual violence - opinion
Dr. Yoav Heller on October 7: sexual violence and confronting evil
Comptroller: Israel slow in fight against domestic abuse because of lack definition for violence
The state comptroller's report also found that domestic violence and the challenges to fight it have become exacerbated because of the Israel-Hamas War.
October 7 and beyond: Hamas's use of sexual violence was systematic weapon of war, report finds
The report concludes that "Hamas used sexual violence as a tactical weapon of war," a finding that carries potentially far-reaching consequences in the international realm.
Hamas systematically, extensively weaponized sexual violence on October 7, report reveals
The full report, set to be released later this week by the "Dinah Project," presents further evidence that Hamas used sexual violence as a weapon against Israelis during the October 7 massacre.
French man tied to incel movement arrested for alleged plot to attack women
French authorities said that the 18-year-old man associated and plotted with terrorists to prepare attacks on women.
Bat Yam man dies after stabbing partner, barricading self on roof for nine hours
A negotiation team from the Israel Police worked to bring the situation to a resolution, the forces confirmed.
Tens of thousands of Islamists take to Dhaka streets to protest women's rights legislation
Protesters claimed “men and women can never be equal,” according to Human Rights Watch.
We must not let violence against women fly under the radar amid war - opinion
The current reality cannot continue. We must act together, empower women, and demand real change in the Arab sector and throughout Israeli society.
Three US-Israeli real estate mogul brothers charged for alleged rape gang trafficking
Law enforcement appealed to more victims and witnesses to step forward.
B'nai B'rith launches program supporting domestic violence survivors in Israel
A new initiative launched by B'nai B'rith is set to protect and support women to transition to an independent life after leaving an abusive relationship.
Israel's First Lady in Time Magazine: 'Hamas is weaponizing women's bodies'
Weaponizing of women’s bodies, sexual assault, and rape since Oct. 7 has taken the human race backward, Michal Herzog wrote.
NY Jews turn to krav maga for self-defense amid spike in antisemitism
“Even in the worst-case scenario there’s always a way out,” Chen told the students. “There’s always a solution.”
