The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/international-womens-day/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:33:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png International Women's Day | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/international-womens-day/ 32 32 Protesters, police clash following rallies focused on plight of female hostages https://www.timesofisrael.com/protesters-police-clash-following-rallies-focused-on-plight-of-female-hostages/ Sat, 09 Mar 2024 23:13:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3241850 Two Tel Aviv protests held block apart, both using Women's Day as theme; rally for hostages disperses peacefully, while anti-gov't protesters spar with cops before heading home

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]]> ‘19 women held hostage by Hamas’: Families set to rally for International Women’s Day https://www.timesofisrael.com/19-women-held-hostage-by-hamas-families-to-rally-for-international-womens-day/ Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:43:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3241433 Relatives of each of the female captives held by terrorists in Gaza speaking at Saturday's Tel Aviv demonstration; separately, anti-government protesters to urge elections

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]]> Slamming double standard, Jewish women picket NYC office of UN Women head Sima Bahous https://www.timesofisrael.com/slamming-double-standard-jewish-women-picket-nyc-office-of-un-women-head-sima-bahous/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:59:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3241193 Hundreds demonstrate in Midtown Manhattan on morning of International Women's Day, chanting to bring home hostages and recognize the sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas terrorists

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]]> Gallant says Gaza war proves women can fill more military positions https://www.timesofisrael.com/gallant-says-gaza-war-proves-women-can-fill-more-military-positions/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:50:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3241123 Defense minister meets with female combat battalion commanders in honor of International Women's Day, says their contribution to war effort will shape IDF for decades

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]]> Still underrepresented, share of women in Israeli tech workforce stagnates https://www.timesofisrael.com/still-underrepresented-share-of-women-in-israeli-tech-workforce-stagnates/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:57:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3240190 Women make up a little more than a third of the total number of tech employees but their share of senior management jobs is lower, and only 13% of CEOs are female

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]]> Thousands of women draw human ‘red line’ against judicial overhaul https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-of-women-draw-human-red-line-against-judicial-overhaul/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:27:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2970074 Protesters against judicial overhaul form chains around the country including along Tel Aviv's beachfront promenade, vow not to let rights be harmed

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]]> From seamstress to software developer: A female community helps women take the leap https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-seamstress-to-software-developer-a-female-community-helps-women-take-the-leap/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:23:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2968766 Ruth Polachek, founder of she codes, says if women focus and persevere they can make up 50% of software developers and triple their salary

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]]> Ladies only (mostly) at Holon festival celebrating International Women’s Day https://www.timesofisrael.com/ladies-only-mostly-at-holon-festival-celebrating-international-womens-day/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:11:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2952077 Central city's Woman Festival includes four nights of performances by musicians, actors, singers and speakers

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]]> International Women’s Day brings little joy for Ukrainian refugees https://www.timesofisrael.com/international-womens-day-brings-little-joy-for-ukrainian-refugees/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:57:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2719589 Kind gestures of strangers handing out flowers do little to ease the suffering of anxious refugees who fled their homes in face of Russian invasion, many with small children in tow

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]]> Jazz pianist brings new sound, male band to Women’s Day event https://www.timesofisrael.com/jazz-pianist-brings-new-sound-male-band-to-womens-day-event/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:01:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2717762 Stav Achai and her quartet and guests offer mix of music and rhythm to Holon Woman Festival

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]]> Podcast: How women are still building – and leading – Hadassah Mt. Scopus Hospital https://www.timesofisrael.com/podcast-how-women-are-still-building-and-leading-hadassah-mt-scopus-hospital/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:15:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2714599 We're marking International Women’s Day by talking about leadership, important developments in women’s health and how the #metoo movement has affected the field of gynecology

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]]> Podcast: Daily Briefing Mar. 16 – The daring mission to save Dead Sea Scrolls https://www.timesofisrael.com/podcast-daily-briefing-mar-16-the-daring-mission-to-save-dead-sea-scrolls/ Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:08:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2507318&preview=true&preview_id=2507318 Tune in Sunday through Thursday to hear ToI editors and reporters quickly catch you up on what’s important today

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]]> Female terrorists become Palestinian role models on International Women’s Day https://www.timesofisrael.com/female-terrorists-become-palestinian-role-models-on-international-womens-day/ Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:49:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2506877 Dalal Mughrabi, who killed 38 civilians in 1978, and Fatima Bernawi, who served 10 years for failed Jerusalem bombing, honored in special broadcast on official PA TV

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]]> Podcast: Equitable access to menstrual products is still a bloody mess https://www.timesofisrael.com/podcast-equitable-access-to-menstrual-products-is-still-a-bloody-mess/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 07:05:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2504452 For International Women's Day, what can be done to change the world, with Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, co-founder of the advocacy group Period Equity

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]]> Police break up ‘illegal’ East Jerusalem International Women’s Day event https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-break-up-illegal-east-jerusalem-international-womens-day-event/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:41:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2501988 Cops say exhibition of traditional clothing and objects made by women at the A-Tur Women's Center was a Palestinian Authority event and therefore against the law

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