Background
Rasnic (née Lask) was born in Jerusalem and spent her childhood there and in Tel Aviv.
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At the age of 14 she joined the Etzel, and two years later joined a youth settlement group at kibbutz Ruhama. She served in the Israeli Air Force, and later worked at the Israeli embassy in London. In 1972, Rasnic helped establish the Israeli feminist movement.
In 1977, she established L.O. Combat Violence Against Women, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting violence against women, of which she is the executive director
In 1986, Rasnic joined the founders of the Israel Woman"s Network, headed by Alice Shalvi as a member and organizer.
Achievements
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In 1991 and in 2006, Rasnic was recognized by the Israel Woman"s Network for her contributions. In 2000, she was selected to light a torch at the Mountain.Hertzel ceremony that takes place every year at the end of the Israeli Memorial day for fallen soldiers, an honor bestowed on valued members of society. In 2008, she was appointed by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to his advisory council for women"s stature. In 2009, Rasnic won the Israel Prize for her lifetime achievement & special contribution to society and the State.
Politics
Rasnic was one of the founders of the liberal Ratz political party, and served as the party"s representative in Na"amat from 1981 to 1996.
Membership
In 2000, she was selected to light a torch at the Mountain.Hertzel ceremony that takes place every year at the end of the Israeli Memorial day for fallen soldiers, an honor bestowed on valued members of society.
Awards
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Israel Prize Israel Prize
The Israel Prize (Hebrew: פרס ישראל) is an award handed out by the State of Israel and is generally regarded as the state's highest honor.The Israel Prize (Hebrew: פרס ישראל) is an award handed out by the State of Israel and is generally regarded as the state's highest honor.