Israel Women's Network

What Israel Women's Network does

Israel Women's Network (שדולת הנשים בישראל) is an Israeli non-profit public association (Amuta) founded in 1984 and headquartered at HaBarzel 32, Ramat HaHayal, Tel Aviv. It is one of the country's longest-running women's rights advocacy organizations, operating across legislative (Knesset), judicial (labor courts, High Court), and public arenas to advance gender equality on issues including the 35% pay gap, parental leave (with only ~0.5% of fathers taking paternity leave against an Israeli norm of ~50 weekly working hours), workplace sexual harassment, female representation in senior government positions, and gender-based exclusion from public spaces. Israel ranks 23rd of 29 OECD countries on the 2025 Glass Ceiling Index, framing IWN's policy agenda. The organization does not develop technology products; its core "products" are service lines rather than software — Alice's Line, a multilingual rights center and hotline offering free legal consultation in Hebrew, Arabic, Amharic, and Russian; dedicated open hotlines for Haredi women and Arabic speakers; direct legal representation and class actions (e.g., the 7.5M ILS Beit Yaakov settlement, the El Al flight-attendant discrimination suit, and a precedent-setting ruling holding employers liable for third-party sexual harassment); legislative advocacy and position papers; the Makom BaShulchan podcast; the annual Women's Survey; the Workplace Rights Guide; and three employment programs (Zinuk, Isha Chayil, N.M.Sh) integrating women into the workforce, including within Arab society.

Revenue mechanics are those of a classic Israeli Amuta: individual memberships at 365 ILS per year via auto-renewing standing order (members must be at least 17), donations solicited through the website, and grants/partnerships including an EU UNICO program with Bank Hapoalim, Keren Hayesod, and the National Students Union. The organization operates with approximately 11 employees across Legal, Government Relations, International, Communications, and Alice's Line departments, and distributes services through direct hotlines, digital membership signup, Knesset testimony, media engagement (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter/X, weekly newsletter), and coalition work with 15+ peer organizations (Na'amat, WIZO, Bnot Alternative, Forum Dvorah, Merkaz Rachel, Ahotey, Knowledge Center for Women and Gender). Revenue and financial figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Israel Women's Network

Legal name

עמותת שדולת הנשים בישראל (Israel Women's Network)

Website

https://iwn.org.il

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Israel Women's Network (founded 1984) is a Tel Aviv–based non-profit advocacy organization that advances gender equality through multilingual legal hotlines, class-action litigation, Knesset lobbying, and employment programs serving Israeli women workers, including Haredi, Arab, Russian-, and Amharic-speaking communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Rights Advocacy and Legal Aid Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF), Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF)

Keywords

• Women's rights advocacy
• Gender equality
• Legal aid services
• Workplace discrimination
• Non-profit advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fee of 365 ILS per year, collected via standing order that renews automatically annually.
2. Donations and contributions: The organization accepts donations from supporters to fund its advocacy activities, legal services, and hotlines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Israel Women's Network is a non-profit public association (Amuta) that provides free legal aid, legislative advocacy, and direct services to advance women's rights and gender equality in Israel. Its core offerings include Alice's Line (a multilingual rights center with hotlines in Hebrew, Arabic, Amharic, and Russian), open legal consultation lines, class action litigation for workplace discrimination, Knesset advocacy on gender equality legislation, employment programs for women, and research publications documenting the status of women in Israel.

Product overview

Israel Women's Network operates as a non-profit advocacy organization with a website platform serving as its primary digital presence for women's rights activism in Israel. The organization provides direct services including Alice's Line (a comprehensive women's rights center with multilingual hotlines), legal consultation services, the 'Makom BaShulchan' podcast series, and annual research publications including the Women's Survey. The organization also operates employment programs (Zinuk, Isha Chayil, N.M.Sh), offers a membership program, and conducts advocacy through newsletters, policy positions, and media campaigns. The organization functions across multiple domains: Knesset and government relations, legal advocacy, international relations, and community outreach, with departments covering legal services, government relations, international affairs, communication, and a rights center. The website itself serves as the primary product platform for delivering information, services, and advocacy content to Israeli women.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• הקו של אליס (Alice's Line): Rights center for women providing free legal consultation on women's rights at work
• מקום בשולחן (Place at the Table)
• Miss Fix the Universe

Products and services

• Alice's Line (הקו של אליס) – Women's Rights Center A comprehensive rights center providing free legal aid and a multilingual support hotline (Hebrew, Arabic, Amharic, Russian) for women facing workplace discrimination, gender-based violence, and rights violations. Open to any woman in Israel seeking consultation.
• Open Lines for Legal Consultation Hotlines providing free legal consultation for women's workplace rights, including a dedicated line for ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) women (03-3731200) and an Arabic-language hotline (03-7797372), offering guidance on employment law, discrimination, and sexual harassment.
• Makom BaShulchan Podcast (מקום בשולחן – Place at the Table) A podcast series hosted by Dana Weiss that examines how the war and its consequences would look if women were part of decision-making tables, featuring expert women guests discussing policy perspectives. Distributed via Spotify and other channels.
• Women's Survey 2026 (סקר הנשים הגדול) Annual comprehensive research publication documenting the status of women in Israel, presenting data on gender equality, workplace conditions, and women's rights.
• Workplace Rights Guide (מדריך זכויות) A detailed guide outlining women's rights at work during emergencies and wartime, providing practical information on employment protections for Israeli women.
• Membership Program (חברות בעמותה) Annual membership program at 365 ILS per year, providing participation rights in general assembly meetings and voting on organizational matters. Members must be at least 17 years old and support the organization's mission.
• Zinuk Employment Program (תכנית זינוק) Employment program for young women ages 18-25 recognized by the Israeli Ministry of Welfare, focusing on career development with emphasis on economic empowerment and gender equality.
• Isha Chayil Program (תכנית אשת חיל) Program integrating women into the workforce while improving employment quality and earning capacity, aiming to strengthen women toward economic independence.
• N.M.Sh Program in Arab Society (תכנית נ.מ.ש בחברה הערבית) Program adapted for traditional Arab society, helping young women recognize their abilities and inner strengths while navigating societal norms and expectations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% gender pay gap in Israel
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in UNICO program promoting gender dialogue in academia with joint participation by students from all faculties across Israeli universities
• Bank HapoalimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in UNICO program for gender equality initiatives in academic spaces
• National Students Union (התאחדות הסטודנטים הארצית)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in UNICO program promoting gender dialogue and equality rights in academia
• Keren Hayesod (קרן הישג)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in UNICO program for gender equality in academic settings
• Na'amatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint petitions to High Court against male-only senior appointments, working together with Forum Dvorah to challenge inadequate representation of women in public appointments
• 15+ women's organizations coalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of leading women's organizations including Na'amat, WIZO, Bnot Alternative, Forum Dvorah, Merkaz Rachel, sending urgent letters to coalition leadership against Basic Law: Torah Study legislation
• Ahotey (אחותי) - for women in IsraelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership coalition on intersectionality project - Ahotey conducted qualitative research on multiple discrimination against women
• Knowledge Center for Women and GenderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership coalition on intersectionality - conducted comparative policy review on multiple discrimination in labor market

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UN Women: Global UN entity dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment; operates at much larger scale but shares IWN's policy advocacy and standard-setting mandate.
• Equality Now: International human rights organization working on legal and systemic change for women and girls; comparable in using litigation, advocacy, and coalition-building across jurisdictions.

Direct peers

• Merkaz Rachel: Israeli women's center participating in IWN-led coalitions on women's rights and gender equality policy advocacy.
• Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel: Israeli umbrella organization providing services and advocacy for women victims of sexual violence; overlaps with IWN's violence-against-women portfolio and coalition ecosystem.
• Center for Women's Justice (Israel): Israel-based legal NGO focused on women's rights through litigation and advocacy, operating in the same domestic legal-advocacy niche as IWN.
• Na'amat: Israeli women's rights and labor organization explicitly named as IWN's primary coalition partner; jointly litigates High Court petitions on gender representation in government appointments.
• WIZO: One of Israel's largest women's organizations, member of IWN's 15+ coalition opposing legislation like Basic Law: Torah Study; comparable advocacy and direct-service model.
• Forum Dvorah: Israeli women's rights legal advocacy forum that co-litigates with IWN on issues such as challenging inadequate female representation in senior government appointments.
• Bnot Alternative: Israeli feminist movement named as a core IWN coalition partner on legislative advocacy campaigns against gender-discriminatory legislation.
• Ahotey: Israeli women's organization collaborating with IWN on intersectionality research including qualitative studies on multiple discrimination against women.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ISRWN
• Facebookfacebook.com/israel.woman.network
• Instagraminstagram.com/shdulathanashim
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/israel-women's-network

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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