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Preventing violence through education in the West Bank
Violence severely affects women, girls, men, and boys in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The COVID-19 pandemic has particularly exacerbated violence... Read more
Stand up and say ‘enough’ to violence
Enough! That’s what we say, today and every day, to all forms of violence against women and girls. Enough to domestic violence. Enough to rape.... Read more
Despite global COVID-19 crisis, governments uphold support for women’s and girls’ health and rights, one year after historic Summit
New York, 12 November 2020 -- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a heavy toll on the health and economies of countries around the world,... Read more
Intisar, a breast cancer survivor and advocate from the Gaza Strip: a journey of hardship and hope
“I always encourage the women I know to do a self-examination and regular screenings”, says Intisar, a 55-year-old woman from Deir al-Balah in the Gaza-strip. The prevalence of breast cancer has... Read more
Dr. Luay Shabaneh condemns the killing of a pregnant woman in Qalqilya, Palestine
UNFPA, Arab States Regional Director, Dr. Luay Shabaneh condemns the killing of a pregnant woman in Qalqilya, Palestine Cairo- 22 October 2020 – The United Nations Population Fund, Arab States... Read more
Research and practice for health and human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory
The Institute of Community and Public Health at Birzeit University, Lancet Palestinian Health Alliance, UNFPA Palestine, and WHO in the occupied... Read more
It is time for us to listen!
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem On the International Day of the Girl 11 October 2020 It is every girl’s right to speak and to be heard. Today, on the International Day of the... Read more
Let’s listen to girls and uphold their rights
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem On the International Day of the Girl 11 October 2020 It is every girl’s right to speak and... Read more
Celebrating the Real-life Heroes Battling COVID-19, Crises and Disasters
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Humanitarian Day Saving lives has never been more harrowing Last year saw attacks against aid workers surpass all previous records... Read more
Canada’s funding contributes to protect and empower GBV Survivors at Nablus Shelter
As COVID-19 pandemic cases have been increasing in the Palestinian Territories, women at high-risk violence survivors were unable to obtain proper services as Nablus Shelter lacks appropriate... Read more