Dear Friends,
This edition of the Division's Lapid magazine focuses on the theme of "Gender" and approaches the subject from different perspectives. Sometimes it is hard to understand exactly what is meant by the term "gender" and for many the terms “gender” and “sex” are interchangeable. "Sex" refers to the biological and physiological characteristics that define men and women."Gender" refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.
For more than 94 years WIZO as a feminist movement has been in the forefront of advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment. In recent years Israel has made positive strides towards gender equality. We have broken ground but much remains to be done. We will not not rest on our laurels and will continue to fight the gender norms ingrained in Israeli society.
Wishing you a Shana Tova Umetuka - may the the New Year bring security, prosperity and peace.
Chag Sameach
Janine Gelley
Chairperson, Organization and Tourism Division
World WIZO