Big Pride

Gay rights in Israel

  • 1988 – Knesset decriminalizes homosexuality
  • 1992 – Knesset prohibits sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace
  • 1993 – Knesset establishes special sub-committee on Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual rights.
  • 1993 – IDF rescinds regulations discriminating against sexual minorities
  • 1994 – Supreme court recognizes same-sex partner benefits in private sector
  • 1997 – Same-sex partner benefits extended to public sector
  • 1997 – Ban on TV discussion on homosexuality overturned
  • 2000 – Age of consent lowered
  • 2000- Recognition of same-sex partner as adoptive parent
  • 2006 – Gay marriages abroad recognized in Israel

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Diversity

Israel is at the forefront of promoting equality for LGBT communities, as well as promoting women's rights

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Innovation

As of June 2007, more Israeli companies were listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange than any other foreign country

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The Environment

Israel treats 92 percent of its wastewater and reuses 75 percent in agriculture – the highest rate in the world