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News and updates about Violence Against Women

First Lady Herzog at Davos:

'UN Women's silence due to who the victims were'

First Lady Herzog speaks about rise of antisemitism since October 7 and gender-based violence during World Economic Forum at Davos, notes many deny Hamas atrocities despite it being the most filmed act of mass violence ever.

'UN Women's silence due to who the victims were'

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Miss World Linor Abargil to women's orgs: Silence is despicable

Former Israeli Miss World Linor Abargil addresses Israeli event on Hams violence against women at the UN, calls out global silence on rape.

Miss World Linor Abargil to women's orgs: Silence is despicable

'Believe Israeli women'

'Silence of international orgs a mark of condemnation of UN'

Israel's Foreign Ministry holds event marking fight against violence against women with participation of over than 100 foreign diplomats.

'Silence of international orgs a mark of condemnation of UN'

Where is women's sisterhood?

Aliza Lavie: These are not women's rights

Chairwoman of the Israel Film Council: 'Red lines were crossed with violence against haredi women. An apology should be sounded loudly.'

Aliza Lavie: These are not women's rights

Lapid: Nothing was done about cost of living for 15 years

PM calls violence against women a "stain on our country" during weekly Cabinet meeting.

Lapid: Nothing was done about cost of living for 15 years

United Nations

Israeli elected to UN cmte on discrimination against women

Professor Daphna Hacker elected by 115 countries to UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

Israeli elected to UN cmte on discrimination against women

'Developments' in Sapir Nahum murder case

"High level of suspicion" against Nahum's former partner, says judge.

'Developments' in Sapir Nahum murder case

Search ends in tragedy:

Body of missing woman Sapir Nahum found

12-day search for missing woman ends with discovery of her body in north

Body of missing woman Sapir Nahum found

Woman found stabbed to death in Haifa

Man suspected of killing his wife in murder-suicide attempt, hospitalized in critical condition.

Woman found stabbed to death in Haifa

Justice Minister postpones vote on Istanbul Convention

Right-wing concerned regarding effects on immigration policy and gender identity politics.

Justice Minister postpones vote on Istanbul Convention

Shaked demands changes to Istanbul Convention

Minister Sa'ar seeks to have Israel ratify treaty addressing violence against women, but Shaked concerned by ramifications on immigration.

Shaked demands changes to Istanbul Convention

Study: Femicide down in 2020 in Israel - but matricide up

Half of 'femicide' victims in Israel are Arabs. Fewer women murdered in Israel last year - but rate of sons murdering their mothers rose.

Study: Femicide down in 2020 in Israel - but matricide up

'Women are always the victims'

NA'AMAT women's organization: "A boy exposed to violence may grow up to become a violent adult; a girl may become a victim."

'Women are always the victims'

Israel's First Lady: Don't use the term 'honor killings'

Israeli Pres. Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal host awards ceremony honoring activists against violence in the Arab community.

Israel's First Lady: Don't use the term 'honor killings'

KKL-JNF lights up the forest for all the women who were murdered

KKL-JNF lights up the Ben Shemen Forest with the color red, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

KKL-JNF lights up the forest for all the women who were murdered

'A mother above all' - PM's wife gives speech on parenting

Marking International Day for Prevention of Violence against Women, Knesset holds special event featuring several speakers.

'A mother above all' - PM's wife gives speech on parenting

Turkey withdraws from accord to combat violence against women

Turkish President Erdogan provides no explanation after withdrawing from Istanbul Accords protecting women from domestic violence.

Turkey withdraws from accord to combat violence against women

Israel and US join forces in fight against domestic violence

Israel’s Ambassador to UN and US Ambassador to UN to co-host joint event on global fight against domestic violence. Gal Gadot will speak.

Israel and US join forces in fight against domestic violence

Former Supreme Court pres: Epidemic of violence against women

Former Supreme Court President Dorit Beinisch criticizes judge who banned publication of man accused of attempting to kill his wife.

Former Supreme Court pres: Epidemic of violence against women

Israel's law against slavery

A revolutionary law recognizes prostitution as violence against women, a significant achievement for a country under permanent siege.Op-ed.

Israel's law against slavery

The psychological cost of a prolonged lock-down

 The psychological cost of a prolonged lock-down

Coalition boycotts Knesset 'no confidence' vote

Coalition MKs walk out of discussions on violence against women when opposition pushes 'no-confidence' vote during discussions.

Coalition boycotts Knesset 'no confidence' vote

Violence against women: Some inconvenient data for the corrupt UN.

Violence against women: Some inconvenient data for the corrupt UN.

Palestinian Authority: Violence against women is Israel's fault

PA blames Israel for recent rise in violence of Arab men against women.

Palestinian Authority: Violence against women is Israel's fault

Putting sexual violence and abuse center stage

Orthodox communities now requesting students educated about sexual violence, says Tahel crisis center founder Debbie Gross.

Putting sexual violence and abuse center stage

Erdogan Tells Female Journalist to 'Know Your Place'

Chauvinist remarks, anti-Semitic smear spark outrage in Turkey in latest tirade from Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Erdogan Tells Female Journalist to 'Know Your Place'

UN Concerned Over Violence Against Women in the PA

The UN organization for women says it is "seriously concerned" over the rising rates of violence against women in PA-assigned areas.

UN Concerned Over Violence Against Women in the PA