THE CIVIL COMMISSION was founded in the wake of Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. This horrific assault resulted in more than 1,200 deaths and the kidnapping of more than 250 individuals, including women, children, infants, men, the elderly, and disabled people. The heinous acts of murder, torture, rape, gender-based violence and abduction spurred the immediate formation of the Civil Commission, under the auspices of the Dvora Institute for Gender and Sustainability Studies, an independent non-profit organization. The Commission's goal is to advocate for the victims of the sexual and gender-based violence and atrocities of the October 7th attack, as well as for their loved ones and communities.