Gendered Perspectives on Waste in Israel: Review of Existing Knowledge From Academia, Government, and Civil Society, Prospects for Change and Recommendations Research Explore the uncharted terrain of gender perspectives in environmental discussions in Israel with our inaugural research, 'Gendered Perspectives on Waste in Israel.' Delve into unique insights, shedding light on waste management through a gender-sensitive lens. By Dr. Talia Fried
Database - Advancing LGBTQI Legal, Human, and Civic Rights Project Safeguarding and promoting legal, human and civic rights of the LGBTQI community in Israel. The legal database is open for the use of attorneys, judges, academia, journalists, experts, community members, and all those interested in the legal status of the community in Israel.
Targeted Advertising – How it Works and Where it is Failing Explainer Targeted advertising, or microtargeting, involves displaying selected ads to a predefined group of users on a platform at auctioned prices. This Explainer highlights the implications and controversies surrounding the practice. By Marie-Theres Sekwenz
Digital Turbulence: Challenges facing Democracies in Times of Digital Turmoil Backgrounder This backgrounder aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of how digital media are shaping democracy and what might be done to limit possible avenues of anti-democratic abuse, while kindling their democratic potential. By Jan Rau and Felix M. Simon
Digital Rights in Israel Spotlight Over the past two decades, digital rights have become central to global internet governance debates, with varying interpretations across countries. This Spotlight offers an overview of digital rights in Israel. By Efrat Daskal
AI and Elections: Observations, Analyses and Prospects Spotlight This Spotlight explores how the ability of AI to disseminate information more effectively is prone to abuse and can pose a threat to democracy. It then discusses the preconditions and potential of AI to support the building of a critical public sphere. By Jessica Heesen
What is Gendered Disinformation? Explainer One can say that fake news is old news, and so are misogyny, sexism, and gender stereotypes. What has changed in the digital era is the ease of coordinating, financing, and propagating disinformation campaigns. By Maria Giovanna Sessa
Regulatory Interdependence in Artificial Intelligence Spotlight Regulatory interdependence shapes AI ethics enforcement and requires a diverse approach to enhance jurisdictions' AI sovereignty, crucial for the EU's digital sovereignty goals. By Daniel Mügge
The Global Story of Election Interference Backgrounder Over the past two decades, social media has significantly reshaped democratic societies, offering greater diversity of opinion and information exchange while also posing risks of subversion exploited by authoritarian regimes. By Olaf Boehnke and Carlo Zensus
Jewish Women in Mixed Cities – A Closer Look Article A closer look at the Jewish population in Israel’s Mixed Cities reveals a complex image of migration, disconnection, and concrete challenges faced by women, mostly single mothers or elderly. Unfamiliar with the details and history of the ethno-national conflict, new immigrants from weaker backgrounds are situated in these contested spaces. By Lital Ayalon