Tag Archive: Israel Women’s Network (IWN)
Insisting the Government Appoint Women to Positions of Power
In a win for women in Israel, the High Court ruled that the state must appoint more women to positions of power.
Preventing Sexual Harassment with a Landmark Court Ruling
In a precedent-settling ruling, an Israeli court explicitly recognized that denying service to a woman based on her clothing constitutes sexual harassment.
Advancing Gender Equity in Israel via Coalition Building
Shatil, NIF’s action arm, along with core grantees and partner organizations, is developing a new strategy to give Israeli women more leadership opportunities.
Organizing for Safety and Against Gun Violence in Israel
Shatil is organizing to mitigate the negative effects of the Minister of National Security’s push for the proliferation of firearms; they are proposing alternative ways to stay safe.
Bolstering Progressive Advocacy
Shatil, NIF’s action-arm in Israel, is helping social change groups advocate for progressive change.
Working for Women’s Inclusion
The Shatil-coordinated Forum Against the Exclusion of Women explored the impact of COVID-19 on gender equality and brainstormed campaigns to mobilize the general public against the exclusion of women.
Standing up for the Lives of Women
The Israel Women’s Network organized thousands of demonstrators in Tel Aviv to call attention to increasing violence against women during COVID-19 crisis.
The Double Test for Israel’s Emergency Government
The moral test of any society is how it treats its most vulnerable members. In this moment of crisis, this new government will have another test as well: whether it will preserve or forsake Israel’s democratic foundations.
WATCH: Defending Women’s Rights in the Time of COVID-19
NIF grantees are standing up for the rights of women and girls through this crisis.