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The Israel Women's Network (IWN) is a non-profit organization of women, united in their determination to improve the status of women in Israel, regardless of political affiliation, religious outlook or ethnic origin. Established in 1984, the IWN is the longest-standing organization in Israel dedicated to promoting women's rights and equality. Since its beginning, the IWN has had many groundbreaking achievements in legislation, such as the 1998 Sexual Harassment Prevention Law, and the 2005 law establishing a Commission for Equal Employment Opportunities. The IWN has also won several petitions to the supreme court, setting precedents in fighting discrimination in the workplace and the Israeli Defense Forces. In addition, the IWN has promoted issues such as "Agunot" (women who have been refused divorce), pay equity, equal representation and sex-trafficking. In 2006, IWN became part of the United Nations ECOSOC, where it has been granted consultative status in the organization.