On Monday, March 31st 2008, a conference on "Work life balance" will be held at Tel Aviv University. This conference will be held in collaboration with the British Council and will mark the launching of a new IWN project aimed at creating a better balance between family life and work in Israel
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On Monday October 8th the Friends of the IWN in the UK will be hosted by Baroness Helena Kennedy QC at a lunch at the House Of Lords in London. For more information please contact Ella Gera in London: 07956 560940
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The Israel Women's Network (IWN( is a not-for-profit organization comprised of women who are
united in their determination to improve the status of women in Israel, regardless of political affiliation, religious outlook or ethnic origin. IWN's missions, to lead social change and to achieve equality of opportunity and reward for all Israeli women, is an integral element in transforming into a just and productive society for all.
Established in 1984, the IWN was the first organization in promoting women's rights and equality. Since its beginnings, the IWN has scored many successes, including: initiating laws such as the Sexual Harassment Prevention Law of 1998, and the 2005 law establishing a Commission for Equal Employment Opportunities; precedent-setting law suits fighting discrimination in the workplace; passage of an amendment to the Family Courts Law, thereby enabling Muslim and Christian women to settle matter so maintenance and custody in civil courts; efforts to help women who have been refused divorce [agunot]; helping victims of sex trafficking, and many more. This past year, the IWN was one of three Israeli organizations to be granted UN affiliation status
IWN's free Hotline provides callers with legal counseling, support and intervention for women facing gender-based discrimination in the workplace: Rights during pregnancy and fertility treatments, sexual harassment in the workplace, fair representation for women and more.
The Hotline operates on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays,
17:00 - 19:00
Telephone: 03-612-0000
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The continued activity of the IWN is possible thanks to the donations and grants from our supporters Read more »
