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
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Haredi women, academics file petition against Israel's new gender-segregated education law
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
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.
First all-female tank crew to be stationed on Egyptian border
Making history, Israel's first all-female tank crew is set to be stationed on the Egyptian border, with a female commander.
Angry Miki Zohar tells fellow MK Idit Silman: 'Answer me like a good girl'
Insult comes as part of opposition-led offensive against the new coalition leader'
Noam Party leader calls for closure of IDF Gender Affairs Department
In a letter to the IDF chief, MK Avi Maoz demanded that the Gender Affairs Adviser to the Chief of Staff unit be closed immediately, saying that it weakens Israel.
Woman denied divorce by rabbinate: 'I don’t want to be Michal Sela'
For some women in Israel today divorce seems like an impossible reality, as religious and legal barriers stretch before them every step of the way. One organization seems determined to change that.
During COVID-19, women bear the brunt of Israel's burden
"Israel is still a militant, patriarchal and conservative society. Compared with other OECD countries, we are low on the list with everything connected to promoting women to senior positions."
Israel refused trans woman transfer to women's prison, cited 'appearance'
During her time at Nitzan, she experienced repeated harassment from other prisoners on the basis of her gender identity, things she would not have received in a women's prison.
Israel ranked 60th in gender equality - World Economic Forum
Israel's largest gap was in the field of political empowerment where only 22.7% of the gender gap has been closed.
How are cities addressing gender inequality in urban planning? - opinion
For several years now, Tel Aviv has placed emphasis on gender-adjusted urban planning.
Int'l Women's Day: IDF aims for 50% increase in female senior officers
Some 37% of Israelis support opening all IDF combat roles to women.
