November 25th is observed as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. In light of the recent Oct. 7th massacre, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem released the following statement:
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Israel Observatory on Femicide of the University (founded by Prof. Shalva Weil) vehemently condemn the horrific murders of women and girls in Israel by the terrorist organization Hamas. “The recent weeks have exposed the Hamas' heinous crimes against humanity on October 7th, revealing their ruthless and deadly actions targeting women, which include rape, torture, atrocities against mothers in the presence of their children, kidnapping, and murder. The silence of international organizations, including the United Nations, stirs profound and troubling emotions. Their deafening silence evokes dark chapters in human history, and becomes even more chilling considering the mounting evidence of femicide, human rights violations and rape presented to them. We fervently pray for the swift return of all hostages, security forces, soldiers, and all the women involved.”
The Israel Observatory on Femicide was established in 2020 by Prof. Shalva Weil at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The purpose of the Observatory is to collect and monitor data and narratives about the murder of women, both quantitative and qualitative, and provide means for building an ongoing knowledge base to eradicate the phenomenon. To learn more visit the official website at https://en.israelfemicide.org
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is Israel’s premier academic and research institution. With over 25,000 students from 90 countries, it is a hub for advancing scientific knowledge and holds a significant role in Israel’s civilian scientific research output, accounting for nearly 40% of it and has registered over 11,000 patents. The university’s faculty and alumni have earned eight Nobel Prizes and a Fields Medal, underscoring their contributions to ground-breaking discoveries. In the global arena, the Hebrew University ranks 86th according to the Shanghai Ranking. To learn more about the university’s academic programs, research initiatives, and achievements, visit the official website at http://new.huji.ac.il/en
