Ethiopian-Israeli Women in the Labour Market: Barriers and Opportunities

The Data

First generation: 58% employment, 43% without formal education on arrival. Concentrated in low-wage services, cleaning and security.

Second generation: 62% employment (vs. 74% average). Only 28% work in their field of study. Wage gap: 34% below average Israeli women.

Main Barriers

Language, cultural expectations, limited professional networks, double discrimination (gender + ethnicity).

Available Programmes

Maatzimot (mentoring, training, small business): maatzimot.org.il | ENP (courses, scholarships): 03-5368944 | Tech-Career Women: tech-career.co.il

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