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- Ending violence against women and girls (40)
- Gender equality and women’s empowerment (23)
- Partnerships (17)
- Human rights (11)
- Economic empowerment (11)
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (11)
- Civil society (8)
- Service delivery (7)
- Women’s rights (7)
- Employment (6)
- Gender equality and inequality (5)
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Call for Proposal for Responsible Parties (For Civil Society Organizations- CSOs)
Monday, March 9, 2020
Call for Proposal for Responsible Parties (For Civil Society Organizations- CSOs)
Joint Statement on the Incident at An Najah University during Ashtar Theatre Performance
Thursday, December 12, 2019
A 16-day joint campaign “Together Against Violence” was launched today, calling for prompt adoption of the Family Protection Bill and better access to services for gender-based violence (GBV) survivors. The campaign gathered a record-high of 68 national and international partners, which will roll out more than 100 coordinated activities throughout the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip.
Joint Statement on the Incident at An Najah University during Ashtar Theatre Performance
Thursday, December 12, 2019
The closing event organizers of the “Together Against Violence” joint campaign strongly condemn any actions that undermine the dignity and rights of women and girls. Every artist, woman and man alike, is entitled to freedom, including freedom of artistic expression without censorship and should not be subject to any types of gender-based violence.
The men who are standing tall against early marriages in the Gaza Strip
Friday, December 6, 2019
After taking part in UN Women’s Regional Men and Women for Gender Equality Programme, men and boys have become change makers to promote gender equality and challenge the tradition of early marriage.
The men who are standing tall against early marriages in the Gaza Strip
Friday, December 6, 2019
After taking part in UN Women’s Regional Men and Women for Gender Equality Programme, men and boys have become change makers to promote gender equality and challenge the tradition of early marriage.
Monday, November 25, 2019
A 16-day joint campaign “Together Against Violence” was launched today, calling for prompt adoption of the Family Protection Bill and better access to services for gender-based violence (GBV) survivors. The campaign gathered a record-high of 68 national and international partners, which will roll out more than 100 coordinated activities throughout the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip.
Saturday, November 2, 2019
To mark the International Women’s Day, Palestine Exchange, in partnership with UN Women and International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Palestine Capital Market Authority, organized the “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” ceremony in Ramallah, for the first time Palestine.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
To mark the International Women’s Day, Palestine Exchange, in partnership with UN Women and International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Palestine Capital Market Authority, organized the “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” ceremony in Ramallah, for the first time Palestine.
Call for Proposals For Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund
Friday, October 11, 2019
Call for Proposals For Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund
Friday, October 4, 2019
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.”
Hanaa' Rajeh Al Farajeen: Building a better future for Bedouin women and girls
Monday, August 19, 2019
My name is Hanaa' Rajeh Al Farajeen. I live in one of the Bedouin communities in Hebron. I am a manager in a kindergarten and a member of the Bedouin Women’s Protection Committee in our community, established to support various needs of women and girls in Bedouin communities.
Zinat Hmaidya: Helping bereaved women in Gaza
Monday, August 19, 2019
After my son died, I isolated myself from everything. I felt like my life had stopped. However, I finally decided to seek help from a women’s organization in Gaza. After I participated in their self-help network where a group of women who experienced bereavement supported each other, I slowly get back to my life. Now I am a stronger woman. After my condition improved, I provide support to other bereaved women fighting grief and depression.
From where I stand: “My dream is to open the first baby photography studio in Palestine”
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Doaa Eshtayeh, from Nablus, Palestine, found her talent and passion in photography and has made it her profession. Doaa is the main provider for her family, thanks to the support she received through a UN Women project that helped her develop her skills and buy the equipment she needed.
From where I stand: “I am the living proof of what you can do if you don’t give up hope”
Monday, June 17, 2019
Narjis Mohaisen lost her eyesight at the age of 13, but didn’t give up her studies. After graduating from university, through UN Women’s Cash for Work project in Palestine supported by the Government of Japan, she has discovered ways to support students with disabilities pursue their dreams.
Call for Proposals “Men and Women for Gender Equality- Phase II”
Monday, June 10, 2019
UN Women is launching a new call for proposals for interested non-governmental organizations, under the regional programme “Men and Women for Gender Equality-Phase II (Selection of an umbrella organization).”
Call for Proposals “HAYA – Eliminating Violence Against Women”
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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.”
Call for Proposals “Men and Women for Gender Equality- Phase II”
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
UN Women is launching a new call for proposals for interested non-governmental organizations, under the regional programme “Men and Women for Gender Equality-Phase II (Selection of an umbrella organization).”
Women’s Leadership, Empowerment, Access & Protection in Crisis Response (LEAP) – Palestine
Monday, April 1, 2019
UN Women is launching a new call for proposals for interested non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and registered community-based organisations under the UN Women project Women’s Leadership, Empowerment, Access & Protection in Crisis Response (LEAP) – Palestine.
Call for Proposals “HAYA – Eliminating Violence Against Women”
Monday, April 1, 2019
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.”
Monday, March 11, 2019
To mark the International Women’s Day, Palestine Exchange, in partnership with UN Women and International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Palestine Capital Market Authority, organized the “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” ceremony in Ramallah, for the first time Palestine.