Nationwide protests planned tomorrow to call attention to violence against women

Nationwide protests are planned for tomorrow to draw attention to rampant violence against women in Israeli society, with activists and victims’ groups saying the government does not do enough to address the issue.

The protest, under the headline “I’m a Woman; I’m on Strike,” will see tens of thousands of women stay home from their workplaces.

At last count, 47 municipal councils, out of over 250, announced they would support the protest and allow protesters to stay home for the day. Eleven unions, 84 NGOs and civil society groups, 27 government agencies and 51 major corporations have also joined the list of supporters of the protest day. All of Israel’s major universities also plan to cancel classes for various parts of the day tomorrow in solidarity.

At least 23 women have been killed in the last year.