10🔶 It took time for Sabina to escape from her marriage and the abuses of her husband.
Thanks to an Israeli NGO, Ruah Nashit-Womens Spirit, she has managed to get her life and independence back. 💪👩🏻
🔸ruach-nashit.org.il/english#16Days#OrangeTheWorld
Just finished a meeting, part of Israeli Girl's Week 2020, a project that connects teenagers, girls and boys, with leading women from various parts of Israeli society.
We talked about our life in @IsraelMFA with a message that every boy and girl can dare and make a difference.
Visit @ImpactIsrael digital map of Israel -the first of its kind- and discover the variety of social impact activities all across the country.
There is still much to do, but now you can see what is being done & how you can contribute & make a change! #SDGssocialimpactil.com/mapped-is…
8🔶The #shame must never be on the victim, but on the perpetrator!
@YaelSherer had the strenght to publicly share her story, and is now working @thelobbyssvag so that no woman, man or child will ever feel shame for what they went through.
#16Days#OrangeTheWorld
'Bottom line, #sexuality is human, every person should feel they can express their sexuality, because it belongs to all of us." Shai Fighel, student @BezalelAcademy and one of the photographers of 'don't DIS my ABILITY' exhibition.
m.jpost.com/israel-news/isra…
People with Disabilities must be included in the responses to the #COVID19 pandemic and recovery actions.
Israel, as a member of the Group of Friends of the #CRPD, welcomes the statements issued by UN #Disability Experts.
#BuildBackBetter#IDPD2020
7🔶 Samah Salaime is a community activist, #feminist & the founder of AWC-Arab Women in the Center, an NGO which seeks to promote the status of #women in #Israel, and to combat gender-based violence against women, particularly in the #Arab society.
#16Days#OrangeTheWorld
6🔶 LAYLA TOV
That's what we need: Making our nightlife free from violence & harassment.
The Israeli social venture Layla Tov (Hebrew for “Good Night”) is working closely with nightlife actors to create a safe environment for all.
🔸laylatov.org/english#16Days#OrangeTheWorld
Odelia Fitoussi is now one of the 18 independent experts (The Committee) who monitor the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the 182 States parties around the world. You can learn more about
the #CRPD here: ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/CRPD/P…
There is a taboo on the topic of the #sexuality of persons with #disabilities. We have decided to break it!
📆Join us on December 3 to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Virtual Exhibition: bit.ly/2KJKzgm
RSVP: bit.ly/367T5hp#IDPD
#5🔶Gender-based violence is a global phenomena. By exchanging knowledge, we can better address it.
That's why Israel, through @MCTC_Haifa@MASHAVisrael, facilitates courses/trainings for practitioners & policy makers from around the world.
🟠VISIT mctc.mfa.gov.il/#16Days
#OTD 29 November 1947, the @UN General Assembly paved the way for the establishment of the State of Israel.
The Plan to partition the British Mandate into a Jewish State & an Arab State was adopted by 33 votes to 13 with 10 abstentions. #Res181
UNGA Adopts the Partition Plan
On 29 November 1947 the UN GA adopted the partition plan by 33 votes to 13 with 10 abstentions. The Jewish side accepted the UN plan for the establishment of two states. The Arabs rejected it.
#4🔶For 100 years now, #WIZO has been a leading advocate for women's rights & inclusion, both in Israel and around the world!
It also runs programs for #women & #girls at risk, enabling them to lead independent & stable lives. 1/2
📙wizo.org/#16Days#OrangeTheWorld
#3🔸SHE'S GONE is a powerful exhibition.
Keren & Adi chose #artivism to honor the victims, break the wall of indifference and to raise awareness on #femicides.
Pay attention and you can save a life!
🔊WATCH (sound on) #16Days
Getting ready for 2021!
A lot of exciting and important projects are on our table to represent Israel and Israelis in the multilateral arena.
#BehindtheScenes#teamwork
🔶#2 #16Days
Language is power. Let's make it trully inclusive for women & girls by using egalitarian language.
That's the goal of Dabru Eleynu - Talk to us, founded by Dafna Eisenrich.
🔶dabrueleynu.org/#OrangeTheWorld
THIS
MUST
END!
✋According to @UN_Women: worldwide, 1 in 3 #women have experienced physical or sexual #violence — mostly by an intimate partner. #OrangeTheWorld
During the #Covid19 period, the number of complaints of domestic #violence increased. The Israeli Ministry of Welfare has decided to establish 60 new #treatment units in local authorities and distributed a digital diagnostic form that will help #women to assess their risk.