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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Israel must heed A-G on gender segregation, interior minister says
The letter approached a societal issue in Israel brought to the public eye on Yom Kippur in Tel Aviv.
Netanyahu blames 'left-wing extremists' for Yom Kippur clashes in Tel Aviv
The demonstrators were claiming that the services' gender segregation was inappropriate as such segregation is technically banned in public spaces.
Fights break out over gender-segregated Yom Kippur prayers
The conflict broke out after some of those praying tried to set up partitions in the square to create gender segregation.
Gender gap rises in Israel as women's gains are offset by losses - analysis
Israel scores well for gender equality in health care, education, and labor force participation, but it lags behind in workplace advancement opportunities, sports, and the government.
This man can save Israel from disaster – if he acts now - opinion
Israel's education system is set to collapse. Only Education Minister Yoav Kisch can save it. If not, we can see the country fall behind and sink even more.
Israeli becomes first woman in Bedouin town to drive an ambulance
Lina Ezberga, an emergency medic who grew up in Kuseife, received her ambulance license after she started volunteering at MDA six years ago.
Knesset bill to dismantle authority responsible for gender equality passes preliminary reading
The bill was introduced by MK Limor Son Har-Melech (Otzma Yehudit), who is confident that the bill "will allow equal opportunities for all women in Israel."
Gender biases not improved over past decade, UN says
The degree of improvement over time has been "disappointing," said Heriberto Tapia, research and strategic partnership adviser at UNDP and co-author of the report.
Men in Israeli hi-tech make 30% more than women - survey
The data shows that the wage gaps in Israel's hi-tech are industry-wide, spanning positions of all levels and aspects of the sector.
Likud's May Golan tapped for Israel's new Women's Status Ministry
May Golan's new ministry will be transferred some of the authority and responsibility currently held by the Social Equality Ministry, which is helmed by Amichai Chikli.
