Networking for Women articles from October 1 2003

Networking for Women archives from October 1 2003

A message from the chairperson.
October 1, 2003... During the past two months we have been witnessing and accompanying the struggle of the single-mothers that began with the widely publicized protest march of Vicky Knafo from Mitzpe Ramon to Jerusalem, on foot. The march, in protest of the cut...

IWN case sets precedent verdict.
October 1, 2003... The Tel Aviv Labor Court set a precedent by ruling that a local municipality is liable to its worker who was sexually harassed by another worker. It awarded the worker, represented by the Israel Women's Network, compensation for negligence as...

Ladies, your country needs you/Orna Ophir (Translated from Ma'ariv daily Newspaper, Nov 2002).
October 1, 2003... Occasionally it appears to us as though the gender equality revolution, or the feminist revolution, has achieved its objectives and that today it is possible to criticize it or alternatively to sit back and enjoy its fruits. News of such equal...

New project "Eshet Chail".
October 1, 2003... Due to the current economic situation, IWN has initiated a special program for women- single mothers and unemployed women- based on the successful program for economic empowerment amongst new immigrant Ethiopian Women- "Eshet Chail". The...

2003- election year in Israel.
October 1, 2003... 18 women were elected to the 16th Kneeset!!. An important development that emerged from the last elections is the changing balance in the number of women from the left parties to the right parties. In the past, the majority of women Knesset...

Municipal elections in October!
October 1, 2003... IWN is working hard in preparation for the coming elections in the local and municipal authorities, to encourage more women to run for office. Last June a special conference for candidates was held in Tel-Aviv, and IWN offers a special...

Successful leadership course for women in Tira.
October 1, 2003... This course, the first to be held by IWN in Arabic, was held in full cooperation with the Municipality of Tira. Together with Salima Bashara, Tira's Advisor to the Mayor on the Status of Women, IWN reached out to 17 women to enroll in this...

New members of the 16th Knesset.
October 1, 2003... Zahava Gal-On Meretz Born in the Former Soviet Union, 1956 Education: Studies toward M.A. in Hebrew University Military: Sergeant Political history in the Knesset: Knesset Member since 1999 Current Functions: Chairperson...

Events during 2002-2003.
October 1, 2003... November 2002 * IWN launched it's annual compendium of facts on Women in Israel in a special meeting at the Knesset attracting wide press coverage. December 2002 December 2002 * A conference--"Political Women", urged more women to...

Leadership, Education and Training (LET)--for young women.
October 1, 2003... In 2001, IWN developed a unique program To empower and train young women, build their self-confidence and encourage them to take leadership roles both in their current environment (school, community and in preparation for the future (public...

Women's group demands Channel 2 cancel Topaz.
October 1, 2003... The Israeli Women's Network has asked that Channel 2 cancel entertainer Dudu Topaz's weekly television show after police started investigating allegations that he made improper advances to a female studio guard, and twice kissed her against her...

'First look for women, Ha'aretz 11.11.02.
October 1, 2003... The High Court ruled that the same requirements that apply to appointing directors should also apply to the appointment of CEO's in the public sector. They also concluded that the appointment procedure must take into consideration "fair...

My mother doesn't work.
October 1, 2003... IWN's new campaign: "My mother doesn't work" because childcare is not recognized as a tax expense

Women in Israel--the true picture (Yediot Achronot daily Newspaper, 10.11.02).
October 1, 2003... IWN presents the annual compendium of facts on women in Israel: While the report shed some glimmers of light, the most prominent conclusion to emerge is that Israel still has a long way to go before reaching equality. Women's wages are...

Women organizations against the Economic plan.(Globes, 24.3.03)
October 1, 2003... Women organizations demand to meet with Minister of Finance to prevent damage for women in the public sector (Ha'aretz, 12.3.03)

Women in Israel need your support today!
October 1, 2003... We're proud to send you this update of IWN's many activities, news and success stories that encompass all aspects of women's life in Israel today. Our mission--to improve the lives of those that are unable to do so alone, is a huge task. A task...