Israel

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This year, the Israeli parliament enacted a new law as part of our implementa...

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This year, the Israeli parliament enacted a new law as part of our implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), requiring that all Government investigative committees include an appropriate representation of women. By law, women must be included on Israeli negotiating teams. Maybe that will move a few things forward.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Implementation

In a region where women are too often excluded from public life, Israeli wome...

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In a region where women are too often excluded from public life, Israeli women stand out as leaders in law, politics, mediation and conflict prevention and resolution.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Conflict Prevention
Participation

As part of our commitment to implementing resolution 1325 (2000), Israel's Go...

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As part of our commitment to implementing resolution 1325 (2000), Israel's Government holds workshops to promote dialogue between Israeli and Palestinian women at the Mount Carmel International Training Center in Haifa. More than 650 Israeli and Palestinian women have participated in more than 20 workshops over the past eight years. Such seminars provide women with the tools and understanding needed to promote peace and non-violence. A wide range of similar projects are now under way in Israel.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Conflict Prevention
Implementation

We must recognize the clear connection between advancing peace and advancing ...

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We must recognize the clear connection between advancing peace and advancing equal rights for women.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Peace Processes
Human Rights