Meirav Cohen

Biography

Incumbent MK, former minister

Age

43

Lives in

Beit HaKerem neighborhood in Jerusalem

Education

BA with honors in economics and business administration from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; MA in business administration and urban planning from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Service

Served in 2001-2003 at the Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) station, first as a producer and editor in the operations department and then as a producer on the program "24 HaYom SheHaya"; worked as a reporter, producer and editor on consumer affairs, editor and presenter of economics segments and newscast presenter; discharged with the rank of sergeant after two years; won the Galei Tzahal commander's award for editing the program "HaSukkah HaNoedet"

Public roles

MK (since the 21st Knesset); former Minister for Social Equality (35th–36th governments); former chair of the Committee on the Status of Women and Gender Equality; former chair of the Special Committee for Holocaust Survivors

Terms in earlier Knessets

21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th Knessets

Main political focus

Gender equality, the rights of senior citizens and Holocaust survivors, and combating exploitation of the elderly

Milestones

Was the youngest minister in the government at the time of her appointment (age 36); promoted sanctions on consumer fraud and the NIS 32 billion "Takadum" plan to reduce gaps in Arab society

Key principles

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