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October 19, 2013
Meet the Haredi feminist fighting for a political voice, Israel

Ruth Colian was that close to becoming the first ultra-Orthodox woman to run for Petah Tikva city council in Tuesday’s municipal election.

October 11, 2013
Women’s brains may hold key to peace in Israel and Palestine

New studies in brain science reveal how women’s leadership can push conflicts, whether personal or political, from violent to diplomatic resolution.

The role of women in Israeli – Palestinian Peace Negotiations

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October 1, 2013

The role of women in Israeli – Palestinian Peace Negotiations

31 October 2000 was an historic date for women worldwide. On this day, the United Nations adopted Security Council Resolution (SCR) 1325 on women, peace and security.
31 October 2000 was an historic date for women worldwide. On this day, the United Nations adopted Security Council Resolution (SCR) 1325 on women, peace and security.
August 18, 2013
Gabriela Shalev: Israel’s First Female UN Ambassador

Speaking at the Stand With Us International Women’s Conference in Jerusalem, Shalev described serving as a woman in the male dominated United Nations.

June 17, 2013
How we talk about female politicians, Israel

It seems if you talk to anyone for more than 10 minutes in this country, the conversation inevitably turns toward politics.

WOMEN AND THE TRANSITION FROM CONFLICT IN NORTHERN IRELAND: LESSONS FOR PEACE-BUILDING IN ISRAEL/PALESTINE

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May 1, 2013

WOMEN AND THE TRANSITION FROM CONFLICT IN NORTHERN IRELAND: LESSONS FOR PEACE-BUILDING IN ISRAEL/PALESTINE

When we take the experiences of women seriously, the lessons that we can draw from the Northern Ireland peace process for future peace tracks in the Middle East are not necessarily the same lessons that are h

When we take the experiences of women seriously, the lessons that we can draw from the Northern Ireland peace process for future peace tracks in the Middle East are not necessarily the same lessons that are h

March 12, 2013
The Glass Ceiling Remains For Women in Israeli Politics

Israel is usually described as a Western democracy. But there are many areas where Israel cannot pride itself on having obtained such positives stats.

December 7, 2012
Israel and Palestine: Conflict Shuns Female Brokers

Rachel Dolev, former director of the censorship office of the Israeli military, wrote about the failure to implement Resolution 1325 in August in an article for the Israeli news source Yedioth Ahronoth (also known as Ynet).