Merav Ben Ari
Age
50
City
Tel Aviv
Marital status
Single + 1
Areas of expertise
Education
Public Safety
Social Policy
Gender Issues
More about me
Merav Ben Ari was the first woman to serve as Chair of the Internal Security Committee. She has promoted legislation to protect women and crime victims including the law on electronic monitoring to prevent domestic violence, the law mandating the IDF and security bodies report on numbers and handling of cases of sexual misconduct in their ranks, and the law on the preservation of rape kits. In the 25th Knesset, she was Opposition Coordinator and Yesh Atid Faction Chairwoman and won the “Knight of Quality Government” Award from the Movement for Quality Government in Israel .
"As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same."
Marianne Williamson
Tasks for the term
- Maintaining a strong, stable and functioning Knesset
- Continuing to fight for public safety, rule of law and democratic values
- Combating violence against women
- Fighting crime
- Strengthening law enforcement
- Making sure the state is there for those who need it most
Something personal
Loves music, diving, movies, jeep tours and pilates.
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