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Yael Yishai

Yael Yishai is professor (emerita) of political science at the University of Haifa. Her major interests include civil society, voluntary associations, and contentious politics.

Articles by this author

Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Israel, 1948-2000

While the earliest women’s NGOs in Israel focused on contributing their share to nation-building, today’s organizations advocate and practice feminism. Over the past few decades, they have grown in number, modified their strategies, and raised new issues, yet hurdles continue to undermine their influence.