From Terrorist Attack Scenes to the Expert Table in Vienna: The RAIA Project Advances a New Global Response to Sexual Crimes in Terrorism Contexts
In May 2026, the RAIA Project participated in the first international Expert Group Meeting convened by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which focused on developing practical tools to help first responders identify, document, and preserve indications of sexual violence at terrorist attack scenes.
The RAIA Project Presented to the German Ambassador to Israel
Representatives of the RAIA Project met with the German Ambassador to Israel, Steffen Seibert, and presented the project’s work and the lessons emerging from the documentation of the sexual crimes committed during the terrorist attack of October 7, 2023. The meeting was attended by Dr. Michael Rimmel, Head of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung’s Israel Office, one of […]
President of the German Bundestag Meets Prof. Yifat Bitton
During her visit to Israel in February 2026, Julia Klöckner, President of the German Bundestag, invited Professor Yifat Bitton, founder of the RAIA Project, to a meeting focused on the project’s work and the findings of its report. During the meeting, Klöckner received a copy of the RAIA Report, which documents and analyzes the sexual […]
‘Israeli Society Heroes Award’ to Prof. Yifat Bitton: Recognition for Uncovering the Truth and Combating Sexual Violence
Prof. Yifat Bitton, the lead author of the report “Challenges in Identifying and Documenting Sexual Crimes Committed During a Terrorist Attack,” has been selected to receive the ‘Israeli Society Heroes Award’ from the Zionist Council in Israel of the World Zionist Organization. This award represents significant public recognition of Prof. Bitton’s groundbreaking professional work. Since […]
Association of Assistance Centers Conference: Trauma, Recovery, Justice — On Sexual Crimes During the October 7 Attack
In an important and impactful conference initiated by the Israeli Association of Rape Crisis Centers, titled “Trauma, Recovery, Justice?”, various aspects of the sexual crimes committed during the October 7 terrorist attack and their personal, social, and legal implications were discussed. Among the key speakers was Prof. Yifat Bitton, who presented our groundbreaking report on […]
Project “R.a.i.a” Team Meeting with the SEA Team at the UN: Discussion on Indicators of Sexual Violence in Conflict Situations
The “R.a.i.a” delegation to the UN held an enriching and significant meeting with the UN SEA team, focusing on identifying and preventing sexual exploitation and abuse in conflict and crisis areas. The meeting took place in a professional and open atmosphere, serving as an important convergence point between field insights and international operational methodologies. The […]
Panels in England on Antisemitism and Hamas’ Sexual Crimes
The ability to reshape the rules can often stem from a single conversation with women who know that their struggles are interconnected. On International Women’s Day 2025, the report was presented alongside courageous women, each leading change in the fight for freedom, justice, and equality. – **Manel Msalmi** – An activist of Tunisian descent, fighting […]
Meeting with the Southern District Attorney’s Office: Strengthening Legal Cooperation on Identifying and Documenting Sexual Crimes
In an important meeting with the Southern District Attorney Adv. Erez Padan and the prosecution team, we presented the report in detail. A key player in leading the legal battle against these heinous crimes, the prosecution is a natural partner in shaping the infrastructure for response, investigation, and documentation both locally and internationally. During the […]
Meeting at INSS with Major General (Res.) Tamir Hayman and Dr. Idit Shafran-Gittleman to Promote Systemic Measures in Addressing Sexual Crimes
In an important meeting with Major General (Res.) Tamir Hayman, Director of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), and Dr. Idit Shafran-Gittleman, we presented the report. During the meeting, the main findings and models examined were presented, emphasizing the severe lack of preparedness of various response systems, especially regarding aspects of severe sexual crimes. […]
Meeting with Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Mr. Danny Danon — The Report’s Role in the Global Fight Against Sexual Crimes During Terrorist Attacks
As part of our team’s official visit to the UN, we held a meeting with Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Mr. Danny Danon, during which we presented the findings of the report on the sexual crimes committed by Hamas during the terrorist attack. The report, which for the first time establishes a factual and legal […]