Women of israel

Naftali Bennett adds four female candidates to B’Yachad slate, bringing total women on list to 17

Those added to the list included Esti Ayalon Kubo, the former head of Israel's economic delegation to China.

Naftali Bennet with the new female candidates.
People walk near office towers at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020

Natural Intelligence marketing firm wins Dun award for advancing women in Israeli high-tech sector

In her novel ‘Frecha Academait,’ Naomi Shloush confronts the stigmas around the derogatory term ‘frecha’ used for women of Mizrahi heritage.

Naomi Shloush's 'Academic bimbo' confronts Mizrahi identity in modern Israel

Women. Life. Freedom.

Women redefining power in Israel


The battle over Israel's abortion laws explained

Possible overturning of landmark US case Roe vs Wade shines spotlight on abortion rights across the world

 DEMONSTRATORS FOR legal abortion in Israel on International Women’s Day, 1978.

Anti-domestic violence play canceled for 'violating' Islamic tradition

Jatt Mayor Khaled Jarrah argued that the show essentially calls for a rebellion against the traditional family roles and violates Islamic law.

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How do you improve female representation in the hi-tech industry?

A one-on-one interview with high-tech veteran Tami Mazel Shachar on the metaverse and how to improve female representation in the industry

 Facebook's new rebrand logo Meta is seen on smartpone in front of displayed logo of Facebook, Messenger, Intagram, Whatsapp and Oculus in this illustration picture taken October 28, 2021

32-year-old-woman murdered in Mughar village in the Galilee

A 32-year-old woman was murdered on the day that people across Israel participated in a slew of events marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Demonstrators in Tel Aviv protest against violence against women at a rally marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, 2021 .

Women’s empowerment community launches ‘Extreme Start-Over’

The first initiative of the project will assist a mother of six children who is currently navigating a difficult divorce.

A vendor sells #MeToo badges a protest march for survivors of sexual assault and their supporters in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California US

62% of people feel National Service volunteers are undervalued - poll

Volunteers of National Civil Service – 'Sherut Leumi' in Hebrew – are between the ages of 18 and 21 and typically work 30–40 hours per week for 12 to 24 months.

Aliza Mark (Bat Sherut) and Jake Tokayer at his Tekes Siyum Maslul Shiryon

United Hatzalah holds training drill for Jewish, Muslim women

MK May Golan: 'I am proud to see Israeli women from all over the country uniting to save lives.'

 Women's MCI drill

Stern scandal: Israel must address sexual assault complaints - analysis

Elazar Stern's admission that he shredded complaints showed Israel has a broken system that doesn't enable victims of sex offenses to file reports.

Elazar Stern at the Presidential Meeting

How far have women’s legal rights progressed in the region?

It would be naïve to suggest that Israel has reached its full potential in creating a society whereby women are equal to men, however, it is far ahead of other countries in the region.

An Iraqi woman washes her baby in scorching heat amid power cuts in Baghdad last month.

Women in Israel's key decision-making posts: Not just numbers - opinion

While the Bennett government is a harbinger of change, when it comes to national security and foreign policy, much remains to be done.

COALITION CHAIRWOMAN Idit Silman speaks in the Knesset  in Jerusalem on Monday.