Poverty
UNICEF warns of severe child deprivation in Lebanon as displacement, economic tolls mount
“Without urgent and sustained action, an entire generation of children and young people risks carrying the scars of this crisis into adulthood,” UNICEF Lebanon Representative Marcoluigi Corsi said.
Pakistani girl, 3, sold into marriage for $9,000 under 'walwar' custom, sparking int'l outrage
Poverty, child labor, and child marriage partially behind Iran’s unfilled classrooms
Giving surplus a second life, Jerusalem’s food rescuers are turning leftovers into a lifeline
Iran's water crisis at tipping point in threat to Islamic regime's stability
Iran expert Dr. Sharona Mazalian Levi says prolonged water outages, empty reservoirs, and crop failures may be a recipe for social unrest.
Asylum-seeking, refugee women in Israel endure higher poverty rates and exploitation - report
The report states that among asylum-seeking and refugee women, the poverty rate is twice that of men, reaching 64% compared to 33% for men.
'Know this, Khamenei, this is your end': Iranians slam regime in footage from Tehran to Israel
While aware of consequences if caught, Iranians sent footage to N12 showing mass income inequality and support for Israel.
The second social front: The war on poverty is not over - opinion
Let us remain faithful to the spirit of October 8 to preserve our country’s social cohesion and secure our future as a nation.
Eurovision lessons: Israel can tackle poverty through participatory policymaking - opinion
By embracing participatory policymaking and empowering marginalized communities, Israel can create a future where poverty is not just a statistic but a challenge that we face – and solve – together.
Knesset marks national day for the fight against poverty
Lobby launches an action plan to break the poverty cycle for Breaking the Cycle of Poverty, as well as a new report showing 42% of families re-enter poverty after being out of poverty for a while.
Break the cycle of poverty for the sake of our kids - opinion
The outsourcing of social services must include a mandate for measuring social value.
VAT increase will mean many in Israel go hungry - opinion
The increase in VAT will overwhelm the many families who are already barely keeping afloat.
'We are there for them': IFCJ doubles aid to NIS 26.6m. for Israel's needy amid war
Since October 7, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews has distributed over 132 million dollars towards enhancing the security of the civilian home front.
Poverty and inequality in Israel is high and worrying, the National Insurance Institute says
The NII also stressed that the cost of living was 4.2% higher in 2023 than in 2022 and that this followed a 4.4% increase in the year before.
