Gender equality in israel
Haredi women, academics file petition against Israel's new gender-segregated education law
The petition was filed hours after the Knesset approved an amendment to the law which expressly allows the Council for Higher Education to approve separate programs for men and women.
Knesset approves gender-segregated graduate degree programs in late-night vote
Bnei Brak set to become Israel's first city with gender-segregated streets, municipality announces
The controversy over mixed-gender IDF units still ruffles Israeli society - opinion
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.
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 - opinion
Reports of girls being asked by ultra-Orthodox passengers to move to the back of a bus highlight growing gender segregation efforts in Israel.
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.
Women’s voices will be catalysts for change - opinion
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.
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.
Jerusalem SlutWalk to protest rape culture, victim blaming
"This year, sexual violence and gender-based violence is closing in on us from all directions and we need the march more than ever," said organizers.
Knesset allows transgender people to remove 'dead name' from IDs
"This is another significant step on the way to equal rights for the trans community."
WIZO’s annual gender wage gap report shows fair salary gender equality in workforce
WIZO’s 2023 wage gap report shows balanced pay and gender equality, reflecting their commitment to promoting women's rights in Israel, with 84% female workforce.
