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WIZO is a non-partisan, international Zionist movement of women who volunteer for the benefit of society in Israel. Since 1920, the year WIZO was founded in the United Kingdom, WIZO, with the support of its members throughout the world, helped the Jewish Community in Eretz Israel to educate society towards humanitarianism  and equal rights; supporting women, children and youth within the framework  of the community.

Today, WIZO embraces Israeli society with both arms; one arm cares for, serves, assists and supports, whilst the other fights, struggles and strives for the benefit of the children, women, elderly, new immigrants and all sectors of society in Israel. WIZO is an active leading force for social and educational activism and for the struggle to improve the position of women in Israeli society, and is one of the most important agents for change in Israel.

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WIZO, the Women’s International Zionist Organisation, is a non-party international movement dedicated to creating a brighter tomorrow for those in Israel who need our help. 

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A Zionistic, humanistic Israeli society based on equal opportunities, focused on education and welfare for women children and youth, in cooperation with the diaspora and all friends of Israel.

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WIZO is the largest welfare organisation in Israel, partnering with the Israeli government for a stronger and better Israeli Society.

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In honour of World WIZO’s 100th birthday celebrations in July 2020, WIZO NSW is proud to recognise the most influential, inspirational and visionary women of the past century.

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1. Gal Gadot

Gal is the Israeli girl turned Hollywood star who’s inspiring young Jewish girls everywhere. Born in 1985 in Rosh HaAyin, Gal’s life changed when she …

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2. Golda Meir

A list of this kind simply has to have our Golda on it. Israel’s fourth Prime Minister, she was the first woman to be elected …

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Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg, has inspired a generation with her best-selling books, ‘Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead’ & ‘Option B: Facing …

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4. Hannah Szenes

Hannah Szenes: Poet, Special Operations Executive and national heroine in Israel, where several streets, a kibbutz and the headquarters of the Zionist Youth Movement bear …

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5. Pink

Before she was one of the world’s best-selling artists, Pink was an aspiring young Jewish singer known as Alecia Moore. The singer broke out in …

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6. Dr Ruth Westheimer

This German sex therapist is better known as ‘Dr Ruth’, and her widely published advice on all things to do with sexuality has made her …

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7. Hedy Lamarr

Described by director Max Reinhart as ‘the most beautiful woman in Europe’, Hedy Lamarr was the Austrian-American Jewess whose wartime films made her one of …

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8. Betty Wilkenfeld

From Ballet shoes to Israeli welfare, Betty was single minded, committed and passionate. Arriving as a young girl in Australia in the 30’s and working …

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*Chanukah in WIZO Shelters* The children in WIZO’s Shelters for Women Victims of Domestic Violence have grown up in an environment of constant tension, abuse and fear. To escape this nightmare, their mothers flee their homes, often with nothing but the clothes on their backs, and are placed in shelters far from their homes, and their children are torn away from their normal lives and routines, their school and friends and familiar environment. How traumatic for everyone! Here WIZO steps in, providing refuge, intensive professional support, and a loving embrace. This Chanukah, and all year around, WIZO cares deeply about and for the women and children in our care. Happy Chanukah from WIZO NSW! 🍩🇮🇱🇦🇺 *Chanukah in WIZO Shelters* The children in WIZO’s Shelters for Women Victims of Domestic Violence have grown up in an environment of constant tension, abuse and fear. To escape this nightmare, their mothers flee their homes, often with nothing but the clothes on their backs, and are placed in shelters far from their homes, and their children are torn away from their normal lives and routines, their school and friends and familiar environment. How traumatic for everyone! Here WIZO steps in, providing refuge, intensive professional support, and a loving embrace. This Chanukah, and all year around, WIZO cares deeply about and for the women and children in our care. Happy Chanukah from WIZO NSW! 🍩🇮🇱🇦🇺

*Chanukah in WIZO Shelters* The children in WIZO’s Shelters for Women Victims of Domestic Violence...

*WIZO Brings Chanukah Light and Joy to the Elderly* The residents of WIZO’s Parents Home, together with WIZO volunteers and staff, celebrated the first Chanukah candle with a big party in WIZO headquarters. Entertainment was provided by the legendary Israeli singer Ilanit, and the sound system was operated by students from the Sound and Production Study Track in WIZO Beit Hakerem Vocational School in Jerusalem. Chag Chanukah Sameach! 🇮🇱🇦🇺🇮🇱🇦🇺

*WIZO Brings Chanukah Light and Joy to the Elderly* The residents of WIZO’s Parents Home,...

To our members and friends around the world, wishing you a Chanukah Sameach! From the Executive and team at WIZO NSW 🇦🇺🇮🇱🇦🇺🇮🇱🇦🇺 To our members and friends around the world, wishing you a Chanukah Sameach! From the Executive and team at WIZO NSW 🇦🇺🇮🇱🇦🇺🇮🇱🇦🇺

To our members and friends around the world, wishing you a Chanukah Sameach! From the...

*Israel Goes Red to Protest Domestic Violence* As part of the nationwide WIZO campaign to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, buildings around the country flashed red in solidarity with protest against the violence that and suffering of victimizes hundreds of thousands of women in Israel. One of WIZO’s many partners in this project was the Israel Electric Company, whose chimney in north Tel Aviv is a visible landmark for miles around. In the video, you can see the words “The International Day for the Prevention of Violence Against Woman”. WIZO will always work hard to protect, educate, emergency house, clothe and feed women, children and their families in this latest upsurge of domestic violence. WIZO. #doingwhatmatters #shabbatshalom❤️

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Thursday, 25 November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2021. From World WIZO Chairperson Anita Friedman: “When they are abandoned to their fate - we should be perturbed about their future, troubled not only by the violence itself and the rate at which it is increasing, but also from the fact that nobody is disturbed by this phenomenon. Tens of thousands of women have been forgotten, they live in fear, subject to the unpredictability of the men who live or have lived with them, submissive and afraid of their partners every whim, without having an address to turn to, a policeman to complain to, a judge to plead with, or God to have mercy on them. Their distress should bother us. I stand before you today and say: The situation is difficult, but having said that, I am proud, enormously proud, that we at WIZO - are keeping it together and holding on. We may be the band aid that doesn't cover the entire lump, but the services we provide are a definite  "yeah" amongst the huge shortage, and this glimmer of light is important, as it leads the way to more lights. And to those women who are victims of abuse, I say: you are worthy, you are important, and you are the center of our attention. We are by your side as you deal with these hard times with the hope of building a bridge to a wonderful future.” #always #doingwhatmatters 🇦🇺🇮🇱🇦🇺🇮🇱 Thursday, 25 November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2021. From World WIZO Chairperson Anita Friedman: “When they are abandoned to their fate - we should be perturbed about their future, troubled not only by the violence itself and the rate at which it is increasing, but also from the fact that nobody is disturbed by this phenomenon. Tens of thousands of women have been forgotten, they live in fear, subject to the unpredictability of the men who live or have lived with them, submissive and afraid of their partners every whim, without having an address to turn to, a policeman to complain to, a judge to plead with, or God to have mercy on them. Their distress should bother us. I stand before you today and say: The situation is difficult, but having said that, I am proud, enormously proud, that we at WIZO - are keeping it together and holding on. We may be the band aid that doesn't cover the entire lump, but the services we provide are a definite  "yeah" amongst the huge shortage, and this glimmer of light is important, as it leads the way to more lights. And to those women who are victims of abuse, I say: you are worthy, you are important, and you are the center of our attention. We are by your side as you deal with these hard times with the hope of building a bridge to a wonderful future.” #always #doingwhatmatters 🇦🇺🇮🇱🇦🇺🇮🇱

Thursday, 25 November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2021. From World...

WIZO’s time-served and impressive example of embracing, educating and empowering children, of all ages, is to be admired. Happy World Children’s day! WIZO NSW salutes the team on the ground in Israel who are making a difference to every child in their care. WIZO. #doingwhatmatters 🇮🇱🇦🇺🇮🇱🇦🇺 WIZO’s time-served and impressive example of embracing, educating and empowering children, of all ages, is to be admired. Happy World Children’s day! WIZO NSW salutes the team on the ground in Israel who are making a difference to every child in their care. WIZO. #doingwhatmatters 🇮🇱🇦🇺🇮🇱🇦🇺

WIZO’s time-served and impressive example of embracing, educating and empowering children, of all ages, is...

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WATCH 📹 World WIZO Chairperson, Anita Friedman talks about domestic violence and the worrying statistics...

*Spot the signs – stop the abuse:* In the lead up to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, WIZO has launched "Breaking the Silence" – a campaign to raise public awareness on the subtle signs of non-physical violent behavior. Domestic violence is not just physical — it comes in many forms. Spotting the signs, the red flags and warning signals of abuse, could help to save lives. WIZO’s data showed that 26 women were murdered in Israel in 2020 by their partners, compared to 17 women in 2019. There was also a massive uptake in the number of distress calls made to the 118 domestic violence hotlines, from 2,286 calls in 2019 to 5,866 calls a year later, a 157% increase. Of these, more than half were instances of spousal violence, also known as intimate partner violence; the number of calls related to spousal violence jumped from 688 calls in 2019 to 2,853 calls in 2020, a 315% spike. There is clearly much work to be done. And WIZO will work tirelessly to help women, children and families. WIZO. #doingwhatmatters #shabbatshalom #keepingwomensafe 🇦🇺🇮🇱🇦🇺🇮🇱 *Spot the signs – stop the abuse:* In the lead up to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, WIZO has launched "Breaking the Silence" – a campaign to raise public awareness on the subtle signs of non-physical violent behavior. Domestic violence is not just physical — it comes in many forms. Spotting the signs, the red flags and warning signals of abuse, could help to save lives. WIZO’s data showed that 26 women were murdered in Israel in 2020 by their partners, compared to 17 women in 2019. There was also a massive uptake in the number of distress calls made to the 118 domestic violence hotlines, from 2,286 calls in 2019 to 5,866 calls a year later, a 157% increase. Of these, more than half were instances of spousal violence, also known as intimate partner violence; the number of calls related to spousal violence jumped from 688 calls in 2019 to 2,853 calls in 2020, a 315% spike. There is clearly much work to be done. And WIZO will work tirelessly to help women, children and families. WIZO. #doingwhatmatters #shabbatshalom #keepingwomensafe 🇦🇺🇮🇱🇦🇺🇮🇱

*Spot the signs – stop the abuse:* In the lead up to the International Day...

"This program has been a dizzying success from the beginning, but now more than ever we are experiencing a huge increase in demand that we don't know how to explain," says Rivka Neuman, director of WIZO's Division for the Advancement of the Status of Women, when she talks about the "Behind Closed Doors: the Invisible Children" program in Israel. The program's objective is to train professionals on how to identify and treat children who have experienced violence in their family even if it means only as a witness to violence and not a direct victim. The rationale behind the program is that a child who has witnessed domestic violence experiences more severe post-trauma and emotional damage than a child who is a direct victim of violence. In spite of this, there is nobody that oversees treatment for these children, and the emotional and psychological damage they suffer is not recognized by the establishment. A few years ago, WIZO decided to take action, launching a program for physicians, nurses, health care professionals in Tipat Halav (baby welfare) clinics, counselors, teachers, child development professionals and other stakeholders, calling for them to undergo training on how to identify children bearing the scars of domestic violence, and refer them to relevant therapy programs. The program was an instant success and its popularity grew steadily, leading to a collaboration with the Ministry of Health, later on with the Ministry of Welfare, local authorities, and other public agencies. WIZO Israel maintains that "This is a program that alters reality. It deals with an important and untreated issue, and thanks to this initiative, widespread recognition is being garnered for the urgent need to address this issue". WIZO. Doing what matters #caring #childrenfirst 🇮🇱🇦🇺🇮🇱 "This program has been a dizzying success from the beginning, but now more than ever we are experiencing a huge increase in demand that we don't know how to explain," says Rivka Neuman, director of WIZO's Division for the Advancement of the Status of Women, when she talks about the "Behind Closed Doors: the Invisible Children" program in Israel. The program's objective is to train professionals on how to identify and treat children who have experienced violence in their family even if it means only as a witness to violence and not a direct victim. The rationale behind the program is that a child who has witnessed domestic violence experiences more severe post-trauma and emotional damage than a child who is a direct victim of violence. In spite of this, there is nobody that oversees treatment for these children, and the emotional and psychological damage they suffer is not recognized by the establishment. A few years ago, WIZO decided to take action, launching a program for physicians, nurses, health care professionals in Tipat Halav (baby welfare) clinics, counselors, teachers, child development professionals and other stakeholders, calling for them to undergo training on how to identify children bearing the scars of domestic violence, and refer them to relevant therapy programs. The program was an instant success and its popularity grew steadily, leading to a collaboration with the Ministry of Health, later on with the Ministry of Welfare, local authorities, and other public agencies. WIZO Israel maintains that "This is a program that alters reality. It deals with an important and untreated issue, and thanks to this initiative, widespread recognition is being garnered for the urgent need to address this issue". WIZO. Doing what matters #caring #childrenfirst 🇮🇱🇦🇺🇮🇱

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MESSAGE FROM WORLD WIZO❗❗ World WIZO Stands in Solidarity with Miss South Africa: The Women's International Zionist Organisation (WIZO) has always supported and advocated for the right to equal opportunity for women. Throughout our 101 year history as a global social justice movement and one of Israel's leading civil society organisations, we have ensured that the voice of women is heard from issues ranging from suffrage to parity and now the right for all to represent their countries in an international event that provides a platform for their unique humanitarian work. Next month, the State of Israel will welcome women from around the world for the Miss Universe pageant. This is not only an opportunity for our country to introduce these accomplished young women to our vibrant and diverse democracy but it is also a celebration of different cultures and countries. We are delighted that for the first time in the history of the Miss Universe pageant, we will see representatives from Morocco and the United Arab Emirates, our partners in peace. WIZO extends our support to Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane and hope to welcome her to Israel. The Miss Universe pageant is non-political in nature and should not be a battlefield in which the assault on Israel's sovereignty is fought. It is our hope that the South African government will see the opportunity of hope and international spirit the pageant represents and support Miss South Africa in her efforts to achieve her goals. Anita Friedman Rolene Marks Chairperson World WIZO World WIZO: Public Diplomacy MESSAGE FROM WORLD WIZO❗❗ World WIZO Stands in Solidarity with Miss South Africa: The Women's International Zionist Organisation (WIZO) has always supported and advocated for the right to equal opportunity for women. Throughout our 101 year history as a global social justice movement and one of Israel's leading civil society organisations, we have ensured that the voice of women is heard from issues ranging from suffrage to parity and now the right for all to represent their countries in an international event that provides a platform for their unique humanitarian work. Next month, the State of Israel will welcome women from around the world for the Miss Universe pageant. This is not only an opportunity for our country to introduce these accomplished young women to our vibrant and diverse democracy but it is also a celebration of different cultures and countries. We are delighted that for the first time in the history of the Miss Universe pageant, we will see representatives from Morocco and the United Arab Emirates, our partners in peace. WIZO extends our support to Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane and hope to welcome her to Israel. The Miss Universe pageant is non-political in nature and should not be a battlefield in which the assault on Israel's sovereignty is fought. It is our hope that the South African government will see the opportunity of hope and international spirit the pageant represents and support Miss South Africa in her efforts to achieve her goals. Anita Friedman Rolene Marks Chairperson World WIZO World WIZO: Public Diplomacy

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Another week of WIZO endeavors draws to a close, so let's take a moment to appreciate one another and be thankful for the sisterhood that allows us to demonstrate our altruism and volunteerism in so many diverse and beautiful ways. Hand in hand. Together. With that beautiful thought, we wish you all a restful and relaxing weekend. Shabbat Shalom from the team at WIZO NSW. #wizo #shabbatshalom #wizokids #wizodoingwhatmatters Another week of WIZO endeavors draws to a close, so let's take a moment to appreciate one another and be thankful for the sisterhood that allows us to demonstrate our altruism and volunteerism in so many diverse and beautiful ways. Hand in hand. Together. With that beautiful thought, we wish you all a restful and relaxing weekend. Shabbat Shalom from the team at WIZO NSW. #wizo #shabbatshalom #wizokids #wizodoingwhatmatters

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Remembrance Day November 11, 2021 - to remember the heroes, both here in Australia and around the world who fell in defense of freedoms too often taken for granted. Those who paid the ultimate price are honoured for their service. It is not a privilege to be taken lightly. Respect our fallen heroes. Lest we forget. #wizoremembers #lestweforget🌺 Remembrance Day November 11, 2021 - to remember the heroes, both here in Australia and around the world who fell in defense of freedoms too often taken for granted. Those who paid the ultimate price are honoured for their service. It is not a privilege to be taken lightly. Respect our fallen heroes. Lest we forget. #wizoremembers #lestweforget🌺

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