Women
Syrian university restriction on female enrollment deepens concerns over women’s rights
Syria’s Higher Education Ministry announced that admission to law, economics and management, and social sciences programs at the National University of Defense Sciences would be restricted to men.
‘Years of hell’: Jewish women describe the fight to obtain a religious divorce
Israel launches NIS 25 million initiative to close high-tech gender gap
Indigenous women challenge Islamist oppression, call for cross-community solidarity
First women on ultra-Orthodox party slate running for Knesset seek change - interview
Nahumi Yaffa and Zivva Glantz, both running on the Haredi Public party's list, voiced concerns for women in the haredi community they seek to address in an interview with The Jerusalem Post.
Israeli women demand more than election promises as parties face pressure over equality
A WIZO survey found that 54% of respondents wanted parties to present clear plans to advance women, as election candidates were questioned about safety, equal pay, and representation.
Jerusalem Women's Film Festival explores trauma, healing, and hope - preview
Notwithstanding the heavy subject matter of many of the films, Jerusalem Women’s Film Festival attendees are expected to come away from the festival in a buoyant, hopeful frame of mind.
No whining and women: This Witches? Festival returns with a salute to female musicianship
The event was initiated by Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra (JBO) founder-conductor-artistic director David Shemer, with the JBO performing predominantly baroque scores.
Female Gazan PLC candidate to 'Post': I want a say in the decisions shaping my life - interview
In an interview with the Post, Hiyam Taha explained why she is seeking to enter politics and how she hopes to improve the future of the Palestinian people.
The case for Israel to subsidize menstrual products - opinion
Israel, despite having a semi-socialist medical system, not only keeps the tax but, in a way, increases it. Shelf prices are massively inflated compared to other countries.
The women who should enter Israel’s sukkah this Sukkot - opinion
It is not about who receives a ceremonial invitation to enter for one evening, but about what kind of sukkah we build in the first place.
Womens Basketball Premier League kicks off with new format
The top 6 teams will advance directly to the playoffs, while places 7-10 fight in the play-in. The main weekly game will air on Sundays, and over NIS 4 million will be allocated to develop the sport.
Myanmar female prisoners face torture and neglect, rights group says
Prison authorities beat some prisoners with sticks, chains, metal pipes, and slingshots, with some subjected to electric shocks and cigarette burns, according to Human Rights Watch.
UN report alleges Gaza war worsened sexual violence risks for Palestinian women
UNFPA concluded that Israel’s military response to Hamas had resulted in Palestinian women being subjected to violence by family members, members of the community, and others.
