Empowering women
Deep in the trenches of women’s rights, Na’amat fights the good fight
President of World Na’amat Hagit Pe’er reflects on the efforts to keep women in the public sphere amidst the hostile political reality.
World Emunah: The women who are holding Israel together
Women of the Wall call on Katz to include women in national Remembrance Day ceremony
Science needs women: L’Oréal Israel’s girls-in-STEM program enters third year
Afghanistan forms new women's council ahead of Taliban talks
President Ashraf Ghani said the council, announced late on Thursday, would "empower women", promote their rights at home and implement Afghanistan's international commitments on women's rights.
A law to prevent the next war?
Women Wage Peace launches 'Political Alternatives First' legislation
New mentoring program aims to create Israel's next leading cyber experts
The initiative is meant to encourage young girls who are currently enrolled in technological-oriented classes in school to pursue meaningful positions during and after their military service.
How can we use the biblical Ruth to empower young women?
Throughout the entire story, Ruth demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative and agency.
![NAOMI ENTREATING [famous convert] Ruth and Orpah to return to the land of Moab, by William Blake, 1795](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/426526 "NAOMI ENTREATING [famous convert] Ruth and Orpah to return to the land of Moab, by William Blake, 1795")
Philanthropy driven by talented women
Every May, JNF-USA holds Women’s Month to highlight and celebrate the thousands of women who support its philanthropic investments in Israel.
International Women's Day: Israel is a long stride from equality
The statistics released by the social welfare organization present a staggering difference between men and women in numerous realms.
Why a woman led organization is so good
My experience working at organizations led by women has shown me the value of female leadership. Women are creative problem-solvers, honest, ethical, collaborative and good mentors.
Finding your inner Esther
Esther was one of the strongest Jewish women in history, and we can learn from her humility, fear fighting, faith, and transformation.
A Megillat Esther of one's own in Safed
"I never had a strong desire to read the megillah publicly, but was happy to get involved writing. I had no idea how much I’d learn, and how empowering it would be," said Zehavi.
Female Jewish filmmaker gives voice to oppressed women
Kweskin tackles hard-hitting subjects in her films like female genital mutilation, honor violence, forced marriage and systemic exclusion of women from education.
