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Israeli Court Orders Government to Appoint More Women to Top Positions
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled the government is illegally failing to appoint women to senior government positions, ordering the government to create new guidelines to ensure women's representation in such roles within six months.
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Noam SolbergKhaled KabubDaphna Barak-ErezHagi KalaiHaya ErezGali Singer
- What is the impact of the Israeli Supreme Court's ruling on the appointment of women to senior government positions?
- The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that the government is violating the law by not appointing women as directors-general in government ministries. The court ordered the government to actively ensure women's representation in positions of trust and to establish new guidelines within six months.
- What arguments did the Israeli government present to defend its actions, and why were these arguments rejected by the court?
- The ruling stems from a petition by women's rights organizations challenging the government's failure to appoint women to senior positions. The court rejected the government's arguments that positions of trust are exempt from equal representation requirements and that ministerial discretion prevents a comprehensive review of appointments.
- What specific measures could the Israeli government implement to comply with the court's ruling and achieve gender equality in senior appointments?
- This decision sets a significant precedent for promoting gender equality in Israeli public service. The court's emphasis on active measures and the rejection of the government's justifications highlight the need for concrete steps to address underrepresentation of women in leadership roles. The six-month timeframe for implementing new guidelines indicates a commitment to prompt action.
Sustainable Development Goals
Gender Equality Positive
Direct Relevance
The ruling mandates the Israeli government to actively promote women's representation in senior management positions within government ministries. This directly addresses SDG 5 (Gender Equality), specifically target 5.5, which aims to ensure women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life.