Roni Malkai
Areas of expertise
More about me
A lawyer, activist, media personality, writer and social entrepreneur. Immigrated from Ethiopia by foot, the daughter of a "Prisoner of Zion" who worked to bring Ethiopian Jews to Israel. Since, she has worked to make their story part of the Israeli story. During the Coronavirus pandemic, she initiated "One Computer Changes the World," and raised approximately a million shekels for computers and tablets for children who would not otherwise be able to study from home. She previously managed the Spokespersons and Information Department at the Ministry of Social Affairs for a decade. Today, she heads a public committee serving disadvantaged populations.
"Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."
Tasks for the term
- Social mobility and appropriate representation in decision-making circles
- Strengthening ties with Diaspora Jewry and combating BDS and antisemitism
- Promoting equality and eliminating discrimination
- Making the story of the Ethiopian Jewish immigration and activism a mandatory subject for study in schools
