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Two new adolescent units open at WIZO shelter for survivors of domestic violence

Until now, older teenagers accompanying their mothers were often forced to remain behind or live in conditions that did not meet their developmental needs.

 Efrat Sharabi from the Welfare Ministry, WIZO chairperson Anita Friedman, WIZO Australia federation president Michele Spiro, and World WIZO president Anat Vidor.
A WIZO report points at rising teen dating violence. (Ilustration)

WIZO warns in annual report of rising teen dating violence, nat’l data breakdown

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Tova Ben-Dov, Honorary Life President of World WIZO, passes away at 88

Anat Vidor, President of WIZO

Beyond Budgets and Shortages: What Teachers Really Protect


Aharonovitch vows to battle violence again women

Public security minister pledges to appoint special staff to oversee enforcement of solutions to combat violence against women.

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WIZO: 26% decrease in domestic violence deaths

Women’s International Zionist Organization report shows 19 Israeli women were killed by family members in 2012.

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WIZO holds international conference in Israel

Tel Aviv seminar for group's younger branch aims to promote and cultivate young Jewish women’s leadership abroad.

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Grapevine: A change of scene

Former national infrastructure minister Eitam takes up residence in east Jerusalem neighborhood.

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Grapevine: Too casual for his shirt

Shlomo Artzi was among the distinguished few to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Haifa.

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Who is responsible for youth violence?

To blame the kids is taking the easy way out.

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Bra commercial cited as ‘most sexist ad’ of 2011

Women’s International Zionist Organization (WIZO) announced FIX as the "winner" of its annual competition.

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Moda’i, World WIZO honorary president, dies at 81

Michal Moda’i, a seventh generation Jerusalemite, was buried on Sunday in the Nahalat Yitzhak cemetery in Tel Aviv.

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WIZO names 2011 ‘Most Sexist Ad' award finalists

Women's group slams Isracard, Goldstar, L’Oreal for ads portraying women in weak, derogatory positions.

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Representing dreams

Tova Ben-Dov takes joy in making a positive difference in the lives of others.

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