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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Gov't approves new Michaeli-led gender equality cabinet
The cabinet's first order of business will be the implementation of a program to combat domestic violence.
High Court rules gender separate higher ed. courses legal
Court says however that women must be allowed to teach any class, male or female
Action taken against J'lem Municipality for vandalization of woman's photo
The petition was filed in response to the repeated vandalism of a photo of Holocaust survivor Peggy Parnes, which is displayed in Safra Square, home to Jerusalem's municipal offices.
Israel ranks 30th in gender equality among 100 countries - study
Norway came first, followed by Finland, Iceland, the UK and then Germany. The United States was 48th, and Pakistan was last.
First all-female tank crew to be stationed on Egyptian border
Making history, Israel's first all-female tank crew is set to be stationed on the Egyptian border, with a female commander.
Angry Miki Zohar tells fellow MK Idit Silman: 'Answer me like a good girl'
Insult comes as part of opposition-led offensive against the new coalition leader'
Noam Party leader calls for closure of IDF Gender Affairs Department
In a letter to the IDF chief, MK Avi Maoz demanded that the Gender Affairs Adviser to the Chief of Staff unit be closed immediately, saying that it weakens Israel.
Woman denied divorce by rabbinate: 'I don’t want to be Michal Sela'
For some women in Israel today divorce seems like an impossible reality, as religious and legal barriers stretch before them every step of the way. One organization seems determined to change that.
During COVID-19, women bear the brunt of Israel's burden
"Israel is still a militant, patriarchal and conservative society. Compared with other OECD countries, we are low on the list with everything connected to promoting women to senior positions."
Israel refused trans woman transfer to women's prison, cited 'appearance'
During her time at Nitzan, she experienced repeated harassment from other prisoners on the basis of her gender identity, things she would not have received in a women's prison.
