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
Israel has ways to go for gender equality - opinion
Only a joint force of committed and influential women will succeed.
Microsoft, Amdocs attend conference held to promote equal wages for women
Speakers, including women from Microsoft and Amdocs, discussed how to overcome one of the world’s largest gender wage gaps.
Gender equality crucial for recovery from COVID-19 - opinion
In many countries, the COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated existing gender inequalities across different areas.
Shuli Rand's marriage of additional wife highlights inequality - women's orgs
"Women refused a get (Jewish divorce document) don't have a magical permit that allows for a second marriage if the husband refuses to let go."
By 2121, WIZO hopes gender disparity is no longer an issue
“If we do our job correctly, [by 2121], it should not be an issue anymore - not race, not religion, not gender,” said World WIZO CEO Anita Friedman.
MKs hold discussion on Kan sexual harassment allegations
Accusations were made against Israel's public broadcaster that instances of humiliation, insults and sexual harassment were not properly addressed.
Gov't approves new Michaeli-led gender equality cabinet
The cabinet's first order of business will be the implementation of a program to combat domestic violence.
High Court rules gender separate higher ed. courses legal
Court says however that women must be allowed to teach any class, male or female
Action taken against J'lem Municipality for vandalization of woman's photo
The petition was filed in response to the repeated vandalism of a photo of Holocaust survivor Peggy Parnes, which is displayed in Safra Square, home to Jerusalem's municipal offices.
Israel ranks 30th in gender equality among 100 countries - study
Norway came first, followed by Finland, Iceland, the UK and then Germany. The United States was 48th, and Pakistan was last.
