The Lowdown XIV: Combating Sexual Violence and Advocacy Post-October 7th with Ruth Halperin-Kaddari

The Lowdown is the European Union of Jewish Students’ monthly podcast. In each episode, we discuss a different topic within the broad fields of global development and human rights, alongside a leading decision-maker on the topic. The podcast takes each issue from a Jewish youth perspective – asking how can we boost Jewish youth activism on each topic.

In this powerful episode, host Hanna Veiler sits down with Professor Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, a true force in the world of family law and international women’s rights. They have a conversation about the horrific gender-based violence perpetrated by Hamas on October 7th, and the shocking silence and denial surrounding these crimes, even 14 months later. Professor Halperin-Kaddari discusses the vital work of the DINAH Project in seeking justice, shares her insights on the struggles Jewish women face globally, and offers advice for navigating activism in today’s landscape.