gender equality in israel

State did not meet its obligation for equal representation of women

The petition urged the court to address the lack of women in directors-general roles in Israel's government, following the appointment of 10 men.

25/02/2025

Hypocrisy and deception: The gender segregation bill

Legislation that is so deeply rooted in hypocrisy and deception should not be considered by the legislative bodies of Israel. 

08/12/2024

Knesset advances controversial gender segregation bill for higher education

Opposition MKs criticized the proposed bill as being discriminatory and as legitimizing segregation in Israeli society. 

Why is the gender gap in tech so large? Entrepreneurs push for change at FemTech 2024

Experts and innovators emphasized mentorship, confidence, and persistence as key strategies for overcoming systemic inequalities in tech.

By VERONICA NEIFAKH / THE MEDIA LINE
02/12/2024

Yom Kippur prayers in Tel Aviv can take place with partitions to separate genders, High Court rules

Justices Mintz, Grosskopf, and Kasher issued the High Court ruling, which stated that the Tel Aviv municipality is authorized to make arrangements for the Yom Kippur prayer.

Expanding gender segregation threatens equality in Israel

Reports of girls being asked by ultra-Orthodox passengers to move to the back of a bus highlight growing gender segregation efforts in Israel.

By ANAT THON ASHKENAZY
26/09/2024

Knesset approves tens of thousands of shekels worth of benefits for relatives of Hamas hostages

The Israeli government has approved financial assistance for families of Hamas hostages, including grants, childcare subsidies, and legal support.

Gender equality struggles intensify for Israeli women during war

As men are called up for reserve duty, Israeli women find themselves juggling childcare, work, and household responsibilities during the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

By NATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE
28/08/2024

Women’s voices will be catalysts for change

As the DNC in Chicago highlighted the powerful voices of Kamala Harris, Oprah Winfrey, and more, the contrast in Israel’s political landscape revealed a critical gender imbalance.

By YAEL YECHIELI
28/08/2024

Comptroller: Not enough female representation in local municipalities

All gaps between men and women in local municipalities are deeper than they appear, given that women make up such a great proportion of municipal employees, said the report.

16/07/2024
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