Gender equality in israel

Where are all the women? Why Israel still struggles to put women at the top of politics

As Israel heads to elections, women remain present in politics but largely absent from its highest ranks

Women make up roughly a quarter of Israel’s Knesset, but their representation thins considerably at the highest levels of political power.Premium
Activists protest against a bill promoting gender-segregated academic study tracks, introduced by MK Limor Son Har-Melech, outside the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026.

Haredi women, academics file petition against Israel's new gender-segregated education law

MK Limor Son Har-Melech reacts during a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on March 5, 2024; illustrative.

Knesset approves gender-segregated graduate degree programs in late-night vote

Ladies in Bnei Brak watching as the men leave to protest outsidem of Military Prison 10 on June 24, 2026.

Bnei Brak set to become Israel's first city with gender-segregated streets, municipality announces


Fathers can take equal paternity leave starting next year

There are two major advantages to the new paternity leave outline - it will allow for meaningful bonding between father and baby and will work to reduce the gender wage gap.

 Parents with their child (Illustrative)

Israel has ways to go for gender equality - opinion

Only a joint force of committed and influential women will succeed.

 BELLA ABZUG wears her trademark large hat during a discussion with fellow activist Jane Fonda in 1995, at a function celebrating 20 years since the establishment of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM).

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.

 Women's Wage Equality Conference at OpenValley Caesarea complex, February,2022.

Gender equality crucial for recovery from COVID-19 - opinion

In many countries, the COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated existing gender inequalities across different areas.

 THE WRITERS hold a news conference on the EU Action Plan on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment, at the European Commission in Brussels last year on November 25.

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."

SHULI RAND: It is my life story

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.

 Anita Friedman, CEO, World WIZO

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.

MK Aida Touma-Sliman (Joint List)

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.

Labor Party leader Merav Michaeli.

High Court rules gender separate higher ed. courses legal

Court says however that women must be allowed to teach any class, male or female

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish youths study religious texts at a synagogue in Jerusalem April 7, 2011.

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.

Photographs of Peggy Parnes before and after being vandalized.