Knesset passes amendment to Student Law enabling gender-separate advanced degrees; opposition protests

The Knesset early Thursday approved the amendment to the Student Law, allowing gender-separate study tracks in advanced-degree programs. Opposition lawmakers raised protest signs after the vote, according to The Zioneer.

The Knesset early Thursday approved the amendment to the Student Law, enabling gender-separate tracks in advanced-degree programs, with opposition lawmakers protesting after the vote. The vote, which took place around 02:05, was the final approval (second and third readings). As The Zioneer reported earlier tonight, the bill, sponsored by MK Limor Son Har-Melech (Otzma Yehudit), allows institutions to voluntarily open separate tracks. The legislation has been controversial, with critics arguing it would deepen gender segregation in academia.

3 developments

1. 1 hour ago · 02:29 · 16 JulLatest

   Opposition lawmakers protested in the Knesset following the vote.

2. 02:05 · 16 Jul

   Bill sponsored by MK Limor Son Har-Melech, emphasizes voluntary segregation.

3. 01:46 · 16 Jul

   Knesset passes gender segregation bill in academia

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