Election issues
Gender Equality & Women's Rights – Party Positions for the 2026 Election
What the parties say about this issue
A documented position was found for 9 of the 38 parties we checked
How do we determine a position?
We check the party's current official platform first, and where none exists, its official website or public policy documents, ranked by reliability: a current platform outranks an official website, which outranks a policy document, which outranks an official statement or high-quality reporting. We never guess or infer a position that isn't explicitly written in one of these sources — when nothing clear was found, we say so directly instead of estimating.
What do the parties say?
Positions gathered from each party's official platform and other public sources. A missing position is stated explicitly — never hidden or guessed.
YasharShare
A dedicated party plan, "Yashar! for Women and Gender Equality": a national headquarters against violence against women, narrowing pay gaps, strengthening the National Authority for the Advancement of the Status of Women, and women's representation in religious services. Other party plans (LGBTQIA community, self-employed, homeland security) also address the topic. The party's plan page states: "Yashar!'s Knesset slate is egalitarian - 50% women, 50% men." Separately — as a factual note, not a stated position: on the official candidate list filed with the Central Elections Committee (2026-09-07), 10 of the first 20 slots are held by women — the list's composition itself, distinct from a declared policy.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
TogetherShare
A dedicated, broad plan: a 50% target for women in senior civil-service and government-company board roles, closing the pay gap, tackling the "motherhood penalty" and introducing paternity leave, defining the fight against domestic violence and violence against women as a top police priority with a fixed ₪250M/year budget, and eliminating the statute of limitations for sex crimes against minors.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
The DemocratsShare
They commit to a Knesset list using the alternating ("zipper") system and to entrenching gender equality in a Basic Law, and propose an independent authority against violence toward women and extending paid maternity and parental leave.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Security, equality and independence for women, and their partnership in decision-making
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Yisrael BeiteinuShare
Adequate representation of women on Knesset candidate lists, in local authorities and on religious councils, action against the exclusion of women, expanding the national program against domestic violence and the response for sexual-assault survivors, and equal allocation of resources in sport.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Blue and WhiteShare
Fighting violence against women and promoting equality between the sexes; the internal security plan spells out steps against violence against women. No detail on pay gaps, representation or parental leave was found in the documents reviewed.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Miluimnikim–EconomicShare
The Economic Party
Official websiteA dedicated, comprehensive policy page: harsher sentencing for femicide and funding for domestic-violence protection, a systemic fight against sexual violence (dedicated courts, a special police unit) and trafficking in women, legislation for full employment equality (hiring, promotion, and pay), opposing the exclusion of women and gender segregation in public space, fixing inequality in family law and helping women denied a religious divorce ("agunot"), adequate representation for women in state institutions, and gender-equality education starting in elementary school.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Brit Olam proposes enshrining equal opportunity for all genders and instituting affirmative action for women, alongside equal rights and obligations for all citizens.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
The platform does not present a comprehensive gender-equality policy. Within the proposed 'spiritual warfare' track, it stipulates that there will be no women at those bases.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
LikudShare
No clear position foundThe six principles Likud publishes do not address gender equality and women's rights.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
ShasShare
No current platform foundNo current official platform was found for this party.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
United Torah JudaismShare
No current platform foundNo current official platform was found for this party.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Otzma YehuditShare
No current platform foundNo current official platform was found for this party.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
No clear position foundNo dedicated chapter on gender equality or women's rights was found. The platform includes a separate answer on LGBT rights (opposing institutional discrimination, without imposing an "agenda" on society), but that isn't a position on gender equality or women's rights.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Ra'amShare
No current platform foundNo current official platform was found for this party.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Amcha YisraelShare
No clear position foundNo treatment was found on the Foundations Document page or on the party's plan pages (the 18-point plan, the commission of inquiry, the public-diplomacy plan, the service members' plan).
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
NoamShare
No clear position foundNo explicit position on gender equality and women's rights was found on the party's official website.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Tzomet–Beit YisraelShare
No position is currently shown on this topic
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
No position is currently shown on this topic
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Israel FirstShare
No position is currently shown on this topic
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
No clear position foundNo clear treatment of this topic was found in the platform.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
No clear position found
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
No clear position foundNo clear treatment of this topic was found in the platform.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
No clear position foundNo clear treatment of this topic was found in the platform.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
No clear position found
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
No clear position found
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
No clear position found
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
No clear position found
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
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