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Hagit Sigawi, Underdog and Public Housing Hero
3 March 2016
Raised in and out of public housing, Hagit Sigawi works with Shatil in the struggle for social and economic justice.
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The Other Side of the Story
11 February 2016The media is reporting on the panicked rush to label any criticism of Israeli policy as subversive. But this isn’t the only story. Across Israel, incredible people are working for an Israel that truly reflects the values of the country’s founders.
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“All We Want Is To Be Free In Our Own Country:” An Interview with Anat Hoffman
11 February 2016
Women of the Wall founder Anat Hoffman draws on her decades of struggle for women’s rights and a better Israel.
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Another Crack in the Glass Ceiling
20 August 2015
A new Shatil course is empowering women leaders serving on local religious councils in Israel.
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Western Wall Rabbi Apologizes to Woman Wearing Kippa by Kotel
9 July 2015
Following demands by Women of the Wall, the Western Wall Rabbi has issued an apology to a woman barred entry from the Kotel for wearing a kippa.
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Statement on the Enactment of the 2011 Boycott Law
27 April 2015The New Israel Fund views the recent decision by Israel’s High Court with respect to the Boycott Law as a setback for civil liberties in Israel and as a boon to Israel’s detractors.
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Reducing Gender Wage Gaps
12 March 2015
Women in Israel earn an average of 32% less than their male counterparts. The Equal Pay Project is working to change that.
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Statement on Middle East Partnership Initiative
11 March 2015The New Israel Fund and its action arm, Shatil, are proud to have worked with the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) developed by the US State Department on issues of women’s empowerment and leadership training.
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Equal Pay for Equal Work
7 August 2014
A new amendment to Israel’s Equal Pay Law makes it easier for women to fight gender-based wage discrimination.
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Tackling Gender Wage Gaps
12 June 2014
The Israeli government has endorsed a plan that will help close gender wage gaps and ensure greater employment of women at senior levels of public service.
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