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.

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.
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

IDF forces during the “Sulfur and Fire” readiness exercise on May 15, 2026.

The controversy over mixed-gender IDF units still ruffles Israeli society - opinion


Sexual harassment reports in gov't offices rose by 7.5% in 2020

The increase in cases occurred despite the significant decrease in workplace interaction due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Sexual harassment victim [Illustrative]

Finance Ministry pilot aims to bring gender equality to work-life balance

The parent position will grant certain rights and beneficial conditions to both parents equally.

Parents accompany their children to the kindergarten in Tel Aviv as they return to kindergarden on October18, 2020 after being shut down during a national lockdown in a means to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.

Inclusive Hebrew officially arrives at the Knesset

The Advancement for Women and Gender Equality committee welcomes those who enter with a new sign that reads "Bruchot Habaot," acknowledging genders other than males.

Yamina MK Ayelet Shaked is seen guesturing amid the preliminary vote to dissolve the Knesset on December 2, 2020.

Ariel U. predicts Ritalin can lead to alcohol and drug use

Ariel University concludes that the ADHD drug is dangerous to those using it without a prescription.

Prescription pain pills are dumped out on a table.

Female diplomats from Israel, Bahrain, UAE discuss equality in diplomacy

During the first-of-its-kind event, the speakers stressed the need for the involvement of women in promoting peace and security in the Middle East and beyond.

The "Women in Diplomacy Network" together with the governments of the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain hold a first-of-its-kind panel examining the role of women in diplomacy 20 years after adoption of UN Resolution 1325, 03.12.2020

Almost 1m. Israelis unemployed, half below the age of 34

The report revealed that during the month of September, both women and young people were more likely to file for unemployment, and at rates higher than even during the first wave.

Members of the Unemployed Union in Israel protest outside the Tel Aviv Government Complex, calling for financial support from the government, July 13, 2020.

Tel Aviv asks residents: How do we make city gender-equal?

The Tel Aviv Municipality offers residents a chance to make social change in the public sector.

Rothschild Boulevard scene, Tel Aviv, 2020

Equal pay day: women still earn less in Israel

Despite the fact that the number of women who entered the Israeli workforce over the past years has increased, women still earn less than men.

YOUNG WOMEN study at Jerusalem’s Midreshet Lindenbaum

Legislative committee approves bill for gender salary equality

According to the bill, employers who employ over 100 employees will be forced by law to publish an annual report detailing the differences in salary between women and men in the organization.

Illustrative photo of Israeli money

Israeli teen revamps classic playing cards to represent gender equality

"All genders are equal, so why is the Queen worth less? And what about the Jack? Where's the princess?"

King, Queen and Jack playing cards