UN Women Palestine
Shattered Lives, Unyielding Spirits
Amidst the chaos of war, women rise to reclaim their stories and futures. Learn more
Gender and Wars in Gaza Untangled
Past Gaza wars provide valuable lessons on gender specific needs and vulnerabilities which should guide the humanitarian response to the current crisis in Gaza, according to a new analysis by UN Women. Photo: Women’s Affairs Centre-Gaza/ Samar Abu Alouf Learn more
All I want is for my children to survive this war
Jafra Nasser used to live with her daughter and son in Gaza. After losing her home in the recent bombardment, she was forced to flee with her children to a nearby town. Photo: Mohammad Lubbad/OCHA Learn more
'If beaten women remain silent, they would endure more violence'
After enduring nine years of violence, Mona decides to get a divorce and start a new life.  Learn more
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Women are seen in the Nasr neighbourhood of Gaza City on 7 October 2023 after their home was destroyed.
Facts and estimates: Women and girls during the conflict in Palestine

Following the 7 October 2023 war between Hamas and Israel, the Israeli Armed Forces launched strikes by land, sea and air against Gaza. As of 2 November 2024, this has resulted in more than 43,163 Palestinian deaths, and more than 102,105 people injured. In the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, this has been accompanied by an escalation of violence. UN Women has worked to analyze the differentiated impact on women, men, boys, and girls, to inform policies and programming.

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Commitments to action: Generation Equality Action Coalitions drive change

Hear directly from some of our inspiring Generation Equality Action Coalition and Compact leaders on why their organizations are making commitments, and what they are looking forward to. 

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What does gender equality look like? Artists around the world share their vision

We asked artists globally to visualize what gender equality means to them. We received more than 1000 inspirational submissions from creative advocates all over the world, each with its own vision of a gender equal future. Get inspired by some of our top picks and learn why these artists joined us to #ActForEqual.

Her Story
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Jana Mustafa. Photo: UN Women/Eunjin Jeong

Jana Mustafa is a former employee of a local NGO and a survivor of violence. She believes that disability should not stop anyone from starting over.