A Participatory Action Research Project Co-Sponsored by the Dafna Fund and the National Council of Jewish Women By Nancy Strichman Ph.D

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Past Achievements
and Future Directions of
Women’s and
Feminist
Organizations
in Israel
Nancy Strichman, Ph. D

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Research Methods
The research process emphasized both
participation and action, with engagement of
over 300 individuals, including activists, nonprofit
staff, academics, politicians, funders and
journalists.
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Goals of Research
Provide
an overview
of the
current
landscape
Present the
perspective
of the many
voices
in the field
Offer a framework
and
structured materials
Engage the field
in a dynamic process
Act as a catalyst
to spark further
discussion
Enrich
the
findings
by providing
links and
citations
The research aims to present a snapshot of the
agendas, priorities and concerns expressed by the
field.

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Topics Addressed

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Actors in the Field
INFORMAL
AND FORMAL
GROUPS
SOCIAL
MEDIA
PUBLIC
COALITIONS
RESEARCH
INSTITUTES
NGO
ORGANIZATIONS
Together with NGOs, new actors are having impact on the
field - activists on social media, websites, mainstream media,
activists in the private sector and community activists.

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Strategic
Concerns:

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Key Insights
Strengthening
Organizations’
Ability to Influence
Policymaking
Building
Political Power
To Advance
Women
Enhancing Diversity
While Strengthening
Greater Solidarity
Creating
Synergy Between
Organizational and
Independent Activities
Opportunities
for Common Ground
and Shared
InterestsCreating
Creating
Developing
A Broader Base of
Support nFor Women’s
And Feminist
OrganizationsSupporting
Platforms for Storytelling
And Supporting Art
for Social Change
Funding
for infrastructure and
collaborative efforts
Strategic conversations taking place in the field of
women’s and feminist organizations are highly
relevant for other sectors of civil society.

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for being part
of this
collective effort
Thank you