Young Women and Teenagers At-Risk in Mixed Cities Article The article explores feminist social work conducted during May 2021’s violent events in the mixed city of Haifa. Linking experiences of marginalization and processes of community building, the article outlines the possibilities embedded in women’s only spaces against a backdrop of hostility and aggression. By Rachel Banner
The Women of Lyd (Lod) Article The city of Lod found itself at the heart of the violent aggression of May 2021. Through documented interviews, the article outlines six themes through which the traumatic events were reflected in the lives of the women of Lod and their families. By Samah Salaime
Jewish Women in Mixed Cities – A Closer Look Article A closer look at the Jewish population in Israel’s Mixed Cities reveals a complex image of migration, disconnection, and concrete challenges faced by women, mostly single mothers or elderly. Unfamiliar with the details and history of the ethno-national conflict, new immigrants from weaker backgrounds are situated in these contested spaces. By Lital Ayalon
Gender and Ethno-Gentrification in a Mixed City Article The city of Jaffa was a central point of conflict during the violent events of May 2021. The article, based on interviews conducted 6 months before violence broke out, outlines the ways in which gender, class, and ethno-national hierarchies, together with the violent and public character of protest, position both Jewish and Arab women at the margins of the events. By Yael Shmaryahu-Yeshurun
Mixed cities in Israel - a gender perspective on trends in the Arab population labor market and higher education integration Article Although mixed cities provide greater opportunities for Arab women, the unique character of these cities is largely to the detriment of the Arab population living in them. The impact of these conflicting trends on women in Israel’s mixed cities is presented through various data and analysis. By Nasreen Haddad Haj-Yahya and Ben Fageon
Young Women and Teenagers At-Risk in Mixed Cities Rachel Banner, The Women's Courtyard in Haifa Article The article explores feminist social work conducted during May 2021’s violent events in the mixed city of Haifa. Linking experiences of marginalization and processes of community building, the article outlines the possibilities embedded in women’s only spaces against a backdrop of hostility and aggression. By Rachel Banner
Women, Security and Israeli Politics – Going Backwards The number of women in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, reached a record high last year, but even then they accounted for only 30% of all Knesset Members (34 out of the 120 Knesset members). However, it is already projected that following the elections the number of women Members of Knesset will be even lower. By Anat Saragusti
Our unique journey to implement UNSCR Resolution 1325 in Israel Last December, the Israeli Government decided to establish a governmental committee to create a National Action Plan in the spirit of UN Security Council Resolution 1325. The resolution calls on UN member states to protect women from violence, increase the participation of diverse women in decision-making bodies, and for the prevention of armed conflict. This video and the text that follows tells the story of the journey of civil society NGOs to create an Action Plan for Israel. By Anat Thon-Ashkenazy and Netta Loevy
Reconfigured Challenges: Israel, Zionism and the Beijing Women's World Conference The exceptional status of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (which is one of the longstanding issues on the UN agenda) is one of the intriguing puzzles of current global feminist politics. Could it be that the situation of Palestinian women and girls under Israeli occupation is the most extreme breach of the Beijing Platform of Action? By Dr. Sarai Aharoni
The Story of the Implementation of 1325 UN Security Council Resolution in Israel This groundbreaking resolution sent a significant message to many countries,including Israel. The principles of the decision, which emphasize representation of women in peace negotiations and increased protection of women and children against violence in conflict situations, were found to be very relevant to the Israeli society.
