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Questionnaire: A rights advocate

Nava Shoham Solan heads IDF Widows and Orphans Organization, was successful in securing legislation to ensure wives of fallen soldiers are cared for by the state.

Aviva Schalit after hearing news of prisoner deal
Photo by: Reuters
What gets you out of bed in the morning?

The recognition that what I’ll do today will assist, even if modestly, the widows and orphans who lost their loved ones in the wars of Israel, in the reality of their lives. Whether this be in defending their rights, initiating activities for their welfare, finding solutions to personal problems, or being their voice and representing them in official ceremonies and events.

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