Gender equality in israel
Record number of women expected in next Knesset, but only seven in Netanyahu's coalition
The highest projection indicates that a record-breaking 35 women could be elected, whereas the lowest projected figure would maintain the same demographics as the current Knesset.
Israel launches NIS 25 million initiative to close high-tech gender gap
Israeli women demand more than election promises as parties face pressure over equality
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Gender gap remains in labor force, says report
Despite progress, women in Israel face greater job instability, especially in times of crisis.
State did not meet its obligation for equal representation of women - High Court
The petition urged the court to address the lack of women in directors-general roles in Israel's government, following the appointment of 10 men.
Hypocrisy and deception: The gender segregation bill - opinion
Legislation that is so deeply rooted in hypocrisy and deception should not be considered by the legislative bodies of Israel.
Knesset advances controversial gender segregation bill for higher education
Opposition MKs criticized the proposed bill as being discriminatory and as legitimizing segregation in Israeli society.
Why is the gender gap in tech so large? Entrepreneurs push for change at FemTech 2024
Experts and innovators emphasized mentorship, confidence, and persistence as key strategies for overcoming systemic inequalities in tech.
Yom Kippur prayers in Tel Aviv can take place with partitions to separate genders, High Court rules
Justices Mintz, Grosskopf, and Kasher issued the High Court ruling, which stated that the Tel Aviv municipality is authorized to make arrangements for the Yom Kippur prayer.
Expanding gender segregation threatens equality in Israel - opinion
Reports of girls being asked by ultra-Orthodox passengers to move to the back of a bus highlight growing gender segregation efforts in Israel.
Knesset approves tens of thousands of shekels worth of benefits for relatives of Hamas hostages
The Israeli government has approved financial assistance for families of Hamas hostages, including grants, childcare subsidies, and legal support.
Gender equality struggles intensify for Israeli women during war
As men are called up for reserve duty, Israeli women find themselves juggling childcare, work, and household responsibilities during the ongoing conflict with Hamas.
Women’s voices will be catalysts for change - opinion
As the DNC in Chicago highlighted the powerful voices of Kamala Harris, Oprah Winfrey, and more, the contrast in Israel’s political landscape revealed a critical gender imbalance.
