Women's International Zionist Organization
ויצו | |
Political advocacy | |
President | Esther Mor |
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Website | wizo |
The Women's International Zionist Organization (WIZO;
History
WIZO was founded in
WIZO branches opened across Europe, such as that run by
In 1949, after the establishment of the
Presidents Evelyn Sommer (WIZO) and Ilana Ben Ami (WIZO Israel) tried to negotiate with Mexican president
Among WIZO's early social welfare projects in Mandatory Palestine were the establishment of Tipat Halav well-baby clinics and clothing distribution centers, many still in operation today.[3] WIZO opened the country's first day care center in Tel Aviv in 1926.
In 2008, WIZO, together with two other Women's organizations, received the Israel Prize for its lifetime achievements and special contribution to society and the State of Israel.[4][5]
Political activity in Israel
WIZO and the Women's Association for Rights ויצו והתאחדות נשים לשיווי זכויות | |
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Leader | Rachel Cohen-Kagan |
Founded | 1949 |
Dissolved | 1951 |
Merged into | Israeli Liberal Party |
Ideology | Social Welfare Zionism Women's rights |
Most MKs | 1 (1949–1951) |
Fewest MKs | 1 (1949–1951) |
Election symbol | |
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WIZO formed a party and ran for
Today
Today, WIZO runs 180 day care centers in Israel,[7] caring for 14,000 children of working mothers, new immigrants and needy families. The organization also runs summer camps, courses for single-parent families and therapeutic frameworks for children removed from their homes by court order.[8]
WIZO is now the largest women's Zionist organization in the world. In 2008, 36 member countries sent delegates to Israel to celebrate the organization's 88th birthday.[9]
The current World WIZO president is Esther Mor, who replaced Tova Ben-Dov,[7] in 2016.[10]
See also
References
- ^ a b "WIZO: Women's International Zionist Organization (1920-1970)". Jewish Women's Archive. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ISBN 978-607-8564-17-0.
- ^ "The First Decade: 1920-1930". WIZO. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ^ "Israel Prize Official Site (in Hebrew) - Recipients' C.V.'s". Archived from the original on 4 May 2009.
- ^ "Israel Prize Official Site (in Hebrew) - Judges' Rationale for Grant to Recipients". Archived from the original on 4 May 2009.
- ^ "Knesset Member, Rachel Cohen-Kagan". knesset.gov.il.
- ^ a b Hila Weisberg (30 April 2012). "WIZO head: State plans for daycare are insufficient". Haaretz. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ^ Ingrid Rockberger (23 March 2007). "Supporting women and children". Haaretz. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ^ Aimee Neistat (21 January 2008). "WIZO: Responsibility, not charity". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ Ruth Sinai (14 January 2008). "Pioneers, mothers and teachers aiding the needy". Haaretz. Retrieved 10 August 2014.