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
US Supreme Court sides with man who sent female musician barrage of unwanted messages
The US Supreme Court sided with a Colorado man who claimed that his harassment of a female musician was protected under free speech.
Sixty Afghan girls hospitalized after school poisoning - police
In neighboring Iran, poisoning incidents at girls' schools sickened an estimated 13,000 mostly female students since November.
Rising femicide rates in the Middle East spark calls for urgent action
The rise of femicide, particularly within Arab communities, has led to an urgent call for social, educational, and governmental interventions to tackle this tragic issue.
Another day, another murder in the Arab sector - analysis
Israeli-Arabs are met with a prevalent sense of fear that has gripped their community; a feeling of a lack of personal security.
Security and safety for Arab citizens should be a basic right -editorial
Campaigns to halt the rising homicide rate within the Arab sector should not be motivated by fear of terrorism.
Israeli woman stabbed to death in Rishon Lezion, ex-husband detained
The suspect, in his 50s, will be brought before a court following the conclusion of the police's investigation to extend his arrest.
Murders in Arab sector a 'national plague', Herzog says
"This is civil terror – yes, civil terror – that is threatening us all, and we all must come together against it immediately," President Herzog said.
Woman and two infant sons murdered in Taiba, husband arrested
The victim's husband, Mohammed Massaroa, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife and children.
Women facing violence, forced marriage may get EU refugee status, top court adviser says
International protection as a refugee can be granted to persons who are exposed to risks of violence because they are members of a "particular social group"
'Dont Passover us': Four arrested as Israeli women's group begins graffiti campaign
This activity was designed to evoke the dramatic moment in the Passover story at the conclusion of the Ten Plagues, the death of the first-born.
