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For breast cancer survivors and supporters in Palestine, a chance to come together
Gaza Strip, Palestine – When Bahia was diagnosed with breast cancer, she had to contend not only with a frightening disease but also with a social stigma that left her feeling rejected and... Read more
Launch of the “Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator Study”
12 October 2021, Ramallah: Under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Mai AlKaila, Minister of Health, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Palestinian Medical Relief Society (PMRS) launched the “Breast... Read more
UN calls for gender equality in digital literacy for girls in Palestine
UN calls for gender equality in digital literacy for girls in Palestine Statement by Lynn Hastings, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the occupied Palestinian territory, on... Read more
Scientific workshop on Breast Cancer and Early Detection
7 October 2021, Gaza Strip, Palestine: UNFPA in cooperation with The Scientic Committee organized a one-day scientific workshop on breast cancer and early detection which took place to present 6... Read more
International Youth Day 2021 Joint Activites in Palestine
On 12 August, the world celebrates International Youth Day. This year’s theme was Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health. Like every year, UN agencies in Palestine... Read more
International Youth Day 2021 Statement - Ms. Lynn Hastings, Deputy Special Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator
The theme of this year's International Youth Day - Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health - is of crucial relevance to Palestine. Young Palestinians share a strong... Read more
Youth Advisory Panel
Through a challenging process, the UN selected the UN Youth Advisory Panel for the State of Palestine, who objectives are: 1) To create an opportunity for young people to advise and impact policy... Read more
PCBS-UNFPA Joint Press Release on the occasion of World Population Day
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly issue a press release on the Occasion of International Population Day 11/07/2021, Under the... Read more
Gaza Strip: the land of manmade misery that kills hope for life
Gaza Strip: the land of manmade misery that kills hope for life By Luay Shabaneh, The Regional Director for Arab States in UNFPA, the UN agency for... Read more
Statement of the Regional Director on the killing of a young pregnant wife in Palestine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cairo, 14 June 2021 – UNFPA Arab States Regional Director, Dr. Luay Shabaneh, condemned the killing of a young pregnant woman in Khan Yunis, Palestine. "This type of heinous... Read more