Published: June 3, 2026 · Tedros Editorial
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
📞 03-5368944 | maatzimot.org.il
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