Conference
Elimination of Economic Abuse against Women
26 November 2025

In Israel, more than 200,000 women are affected by abuse, and according to the World Health Organization, the real number may be up to four times higher due to underreporting. It has been proven that cases of abuse occur across all segments of the population, regardless of education level, profession, income, or community.
Join Us for an Online Conference on Ending Economic Abuse Against Women
Women’s Spirit and the Israeli Mission to the United Nations in Geneva will host a special international online conference, initiated and led by Women’s Spirit.
During this conference, we will officially announce the launch of the “International Day for the Elimination of Economic Abuse Against Women,” which will be marked annually on November 26.
We invite you to join us for this important event, aimed at raising global awareness and strengthening international cooperation in the fight against economic abuse.
Date: 26 November 2025
Time: 14:00–15:30 (Israel Time) 13:00–14:30 (Geneva Time)
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Participation is free
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Pre-registration is required
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Proposed Agenda and list of speakers

13.00
Opening of the event

13.05
Welcoming remarks - Amb. Daniel Meron
Credit: Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

13.10
Welcoming remarks – Permanent Representative of another participating Mission (TBC)

13.15
General overview/Country Situation Israel - CEO of Women's Spirit, Tamar Shwartz
Photographer: Daphna Sarussi

13.25
Achievements and challenges - Director of Policy & Legislation Manager, adv. Hadas Arnon-Sharabi
Photographer: Daphna Sarussi

13.35
Country situation Latvia - Iluta Lace, Ceo Marta Centrs
Credit: LinkedIn profile Iluta Lace

13.45
Country Situation UK - Dr. Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, OBE, CF, Global Economic Abuse Expert
Credit: Allie Crewe

13.55
Country Situation USA - Deborah Rosenbloom, Chief Program Officer, Jewish Women International (JWI)
Credit: Jewish Women International (JWI)

14.05
Audience Q&A

14.25
Closing remarks - Hagit Bekhor, Chair of Women’s Spirit
Photographer: Daphna Sarussi
