Orange Lighting and Cultural Activities in Ramallah Conclude 16 Days of Activism Joint Campaign in Palestine

Date: Monday, December 10, 2018

The 16 Days of Activism joint campaign in Palestine "#HearMeToo: Voices against Violence" completed its 16-day journey today with the orange lighting of the Ramallah Municipality and its dancing fountain, as well as two cultural activities.

Canada-funded Haya joint programme commemorates 16 Days of Activism with women survivors of violence, Bashar Murad, and DAM

Date: Thursday, December 6, 2018

To commemorate the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, the Representative Office of Canada to the Palestinian Authority and UN Women organized a 16 Days of Activism event in Ramallah today, inviting women survivors of violence, singer Bashar Murad, and hip hop group DAM, as part of the Haya: Eliminating Violence against Women joint programme launched in May this year.

Joint Statement: The UN, EU, and International Development Partners Raise Their Voices against Gender-based Violence in Palestine

Date: Sunday, November 25, 2018

The UN, EU, and international development partners together launch the #HearMeToo: Voices against Violence, the 16 Days of Activism joint campaign in Palestine, today to raise our voices against violence against women and girls.

From where I stand: “I went back to university to pursue my degree in Gender Studies; I am the only male student in the class”

Date: Thursday, November 15, 2018

Imad Natour is a Palestinian police officer who has been supporting survivors of violence in Palestine.

Press Release: UNDP, UN Women and UNICEF Launch Sawasya II Joint Rule of Law Programme in Palestine

Date: Thursday, September 20, 2018

UNDP, UN Women and UNICEF Launch Sawasya II Joint Programme to promote Rule of Law in Palestine that respects, protects, and fulfills human rights, gender equality, and promotes peace and security.

For women in Gaza, having their own income is key to changing power dynamics at home

Date: Thursday, July 12, 2018

UN Women is piloting a food business incubator providing skills training and income-generating opportunities to five women who are survivors of domestic violence in Gaza.

Healing from trauma in conflict-affected Gaza

Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018

There are 1.9 million people living in Gaza and 72 per cent of them are refugees. Samia Asaf and her family have lived as refugees across three generations now. After a devastating injury, Asaf found her bearings through a UN Women-supported programme. Today she is an inspiration to many others.

Press Release: The Government of Italy, UN Women, and ILO launch a half-a-million Euro initiative to provide equal and decent work opportunities for women in the West Bank and Gaza

Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018

The Italian Development Cooperation, UN Women and International Labour Organization (ILO) today launched a new programme, “Promoting Women’s Equal Access to Economic Opportunities and Decent Work in Palestine” (The Decent Work for Women Programme) in Ramallah,

Call for Proposals "Decent Work Opportunities for Women"

Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2018

UN Women is launching a new call for proposals for interested non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and registered community-based organisations under a new programme “Promoting Women’s Equal Access to Economic Opportunities and Decent Work in Palestine.”

Press Release: Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Government of Canada Launch a Flagship Programme to Eliminate Violence Against Women in the West Bank and Gaza

Date: Monday, May 7, 2018

In an official ceremony today, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, and the Government of Canada launched a new flagship programme, “HAYA: Eliminating Violence Against Women in the West Bank and Gaza Strip (2018 – 2022)” along with four partner UN agencies, UN Women, UNFPA, UN Habitat, and UNODC.

From where I stand: “ICT empowers me to grow without limits”

Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018

Reem El-Dabbagh has been working on developing a web application which provides various online services for survivors of violence in Gaza,

Call for Roster: Civil Society Organisations in the Field of Rule of Law, Justice, and Security

Date: Friday, April 20, 2018

The Joint UNDP/UN Women/UNICEF Programme "Sawasya II:Promoting the Rule of law in (2018-2023)" is soliciting expressions of interest from experienced civil society organisations (CSOs) in the field of rule of law, human rights, gender equality and justice for children

Press Release: Japan Donates Half-a-Million USD to UN Women to Support Vulnerable Women in Gaza

Date: Thursday, April 19, 2018

The Government of Japan donated half-a-million US dollars to UN Women Palestine Office for a one-year project to improve the situations of women in Gaza. The project will provide specialized protection services and economic empowerment activities for almost 1,700 direct beneficiaries until April next year.

From where I stand: “I learned to see beyond a physical space – and see what people needed”

Date: Monday, March 5, 2018

Dalia Osama is one of three female architects at Al-Shoka neighbourhood in Rafah City, Gaza Strip, selected to redesign and restore the public garden in Al-Shoka as part of the UN Women and UN Habitat joint programme “Utilizing Digital Tools to Promote Human Rights and Create Inclusive Public Spaces in the Gaza Strip”.

A garden for all—women and youth rebuild safe and inclusive spaces in Gaza

Date: Friday, March 2, 2018

It took three female architects and a group of young people to rebuild the only public garden in Al-Shoka, since it was destroyed during the 2014 conflict. The architects sought feedback from the community to design the inclusive space, and for the first time, women and youth feel safe and excited about using the public garden.

Call for Proposals "Protecting Vulnerable Women in Gaza"

Date: Friday, March 2, 2018

UN Women Palestine Office is launching a new call for proposals under the UN Women project “Protection, Response and Preparedness to Address Needs of Displaced and Vulnerable Women in Gaza.”

UN Women Releases the First Study Revealing Palestinian Men’s Attitudes toward Gender Equality and Two Campaigns Inviting Men to support Women as Equal Partners in the Home and the Workplace

Date: Sunday, February 25, 2018

What does it mean to be a man in the Middle East and North Africa today? How do Palestinian men and women view masculinities, and men’s roles in public and private life - and where do those attitudes come from? Responding to the lack of concrete data gathered on these issues, UN Women and its partners conducted the first multi-country study in the Middle East and North Africa, to better understand men and women’s perspectives on gender roles. The findings of the Palestinian portion...

From where I stand: “Empowerment begins with knowing your labour rights”

Date: Thursday, January 11, 2018

Ayk Sbaihat is a volunteer lawyer at the Reconciliation Unit within the Kannanyat for Development and Studies Center (Kannanyat) in Jenin, Palestine.

16 Days Campaign Closing Event Takes Place in Gaza Calling for Urgent Attention to the Most Marginalized

Date: Sunday, December 10, 2017

The closing event of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign organized by UN Women Palestine Office took place on 10 December in Gaza, gathering more than 130 participants from UN agencies, INGOs and civil society organizations working on ending violence against women and girls in the midst of on-going humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The Italian Government and UN Women sign an agreement to support women’s economic empowerment in Palestine

Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2017

The Italian Government and UN Women signed an agreement for a new programme to promote women’s equal access to economic opportunities and decent work in Palestine. The one-year programme aims to enhance women’s economic empowerment in Palestine through promoting women’s equal access to decent work opportunities.