The report points out directions for changes in Israel’s taxation policy, so as to not only cope with the present corona crisis but also to stimulate long-range economic and social development policy, for the purpose of upgrading the standard of living of Israelis and, at the same time, increasing social equality

The best investment for Israel at this point is a “New Deal” of investment in education and in its human capital. This is an investment which will yield benefits for years to come

When a Feminist Initiative is Institutionalized: Feminist organizations and researchers pioneered the field of gender budgeting and 15 years later the government institutionalized it. Yet, it is not enough. Gender responsive budgeting cannot be reduced to data-rich statistical reports that are published along with the budget. It also requires taking into account the voices of women

The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and occupation exact a heavy toll from both sides. Palestinians pay the highest price, but we are also paying dearly. How? And how is this related to Coronavirus?

A presentation by Dr. Yael Hasson of the Adva Center and Hadass Ben Eliyahu of the ‘Yoda’at’ Center and the ‘Shavot’ Project at the Van Leer Institute reviews the impact of the corona epidemic on women in Israel vis-à-vis unpaid work, employment, social security, violence against women and representation in policy-making forums

A one-sided annexation to Israel of Palestinian territories runs the risk of a confrontation between Israelis and Palestinians. Such a confrontation may further exacerbate the economic crisis caused by the corona epidemic

It is time to abandon the dichotomy between the public and the private sectors. It is time to put the public interest back on center stage

A short paper by Dr. Shlomo Swirski offers insights into the lessons learnt thus far from the corona crisis

The Interior Ministry Recognizes Mayoral Advisors on Gender Equality as Key Officials and Puts Them Back to Work

It is possible to give all the residents of Israel and people whose main source of income is in Israel, an amount equal to the current minimum wage of $1500 for a period of three months