Women’s Rights
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Despite significant advances made in recent years to ensure women’s equality in Israeli society, gender discrimination still exists in almost every aspect of life: employment, health, and more. Women from minority groups encounter multiple forms of discrimination, and in most cases they face greater obstacles in realizing their basic rights than men. This is only compounded by their lack of representation in public decision-making bodies, ultimately leaving legislation concerning women in the hands of the male majority.
As a part of the effort to ensure equality for all residents and citizens of Israeli, throughout Israeli society, ACRI works to protect women’s rights by promoting the elimination of underage marriage; improving access to women’s healthcare; countering discrimination against women in the religious and family court systems; and advocating for equal representation of women in public bodies and in the media.
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Taking to the Streets: The Human Rights March 2012
November 26, 2012
On Friday, 7 December 2012, we will march together in the annual Human Rights March – with all the causes, … Read more
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New Government Committee Could Harm Workers’ Right to Overtime Pay
October 28, 2012
A government committee is currently convening to address proposed changes to the Hours of Work and Rest Law (1951). The … Read more
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Order Nisi regarding Representation of Women and Arabs in the Israel Lands Administration
May 22, 2012
The High Court orders the State to explain why the ILA should not appoint permanent Arab and women members. … Read more
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ACRI in the News: March 1 – March 31 2012
April 2, 2012
Discrimination in Housing in Acre Mixed Israeli city marketing homes to religious Jews only, says rights group 4 March … Read more
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State of Human Rights Report 2011: Far from Sight, Liberty in Israel Is Diminishing
December 8, 2011
To mark International Human Rights Day, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) is publishing its annual report on … Read more