I have been advocating for women around the globe for decades, but never have I felt the need to speak out more keenly than with the horrific sexual violence visited on innocent women and girls as an instrument of war, be it in Ukraine, Sudan, or any other conflict zone, most recently by Hamas in Israel and against those in captivity in Gaza. We cannot let this barbaric practice of weaponizing rape become normalized. It is incumbent on each and every one of us to speak up, condemn the perpetrators, and do all we can to bring them to justice. In that regard, I want to commend Jay Rosenzweig for his unequivocal support. While others have been reluctant to address recent events, Jay has demonstrated real leadership in his writings, advocacy, and appearances. Much as he has played a key role in identifying the need to pay special attention to the advancement of women in the workplace, Jay is also at the forefront of those calling for an immediate end to sexual violence as a tactic of war.

–	Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, Academic Director of the Rackman Center for the Advancement of Women at Bar-Ilan University, former vice-president of the UN Committee on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)