Violence against women
Victims of sexual, violent crimes gain right to address parole boards in new regulations
The rules, announced Sunday, allow victims to choose whether to explain in person or in writing how an offender’s release could threaten their safety.
Israeli women demand more than election promises as parties face pressure over equality
'Women, Life, Freedom' Iran uprising survivors honor Mahsa Amini on anniversary of her death
At least one in four women experienced violent behavior from partner or relative, study finds
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.”
VP Harris launches initiative providing support for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence
Vice President Kamala Harris launched 'Dignity in Documentation Initiative,' addressing global conflict-related sexual violence and supporting survivors through UN efforts and leadership programs.
International coalition meets to discuss sexual violence as a weapon of war
MK Tal Meron, the organizer, called it "an important historical coalition, acknowledging sexual violence as a crime of war." Hamas's use of rape and torture has been well documented since Oct. 7
October 7 reminds us the feminist fight has a way to go - opinion
October 7 prompts us to confront uncomfortable truths about the state of feminism and the fight against violence toward women.
Hertz for women
Hertz stands by women, offering thousands of specially designed water bottles as a contribution to women's empowerment in Israel.
Police arrest two Bedouin residents for kidnapping, sexual assault of 15-year-old in the South
A similar offense occurred in April 2023, where three Bedouin residents from Laqiya were arrested for attempted kidnapping and assault of a resident of Kiryat Malakhi.
Several women on TikTok claim they were punched in the face on the street by strangers in NYC
There are numerous testimonies from women on the app, all telling similar accounts that they were on their phones or looking down, and all of a sudden, they were punched in the face.
UN sexual violence envoy: Israelis were raped, sexually tortured on October 7
UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict finds damning evidence of rape, sexual violence, necrophilia during visit to Israel
Released Gaza hostage breaks silence on Hamas sexual violence in Sheryl Sandberg doc
"People denied and refused to admit that such acts were indeed committed by Hamas, and therefore the film will give them an opportunity to see with their own eyes," Sandberg said.
