Informes

Introduction Fifty-three years of Israel’s occupation, over 13 years of land, sea and air blockade, recurrent rounds of conflict, three devastating wars in the space of less than six years (2008-2014), and the ongoing internal Palestinian political…

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is calling for US$1.5 billion to fund its essential services, emergency appeals and priority projects for registered Palestine refugees in the…

Foreword by the Humanitarian Coordinator As is the case globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has been the dominant concern in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) in 2020. Due to swift and decisive action on the part of the…

Executive summary Globally, one in three women will experience gender-based violence, in the form of physical or sexual violence, throughout their lifetime. In Gaza, patriarchal gender norms and traditions contribute to the acceptance of violence against women…

In Numbers US$4.1 m cash-based transfers made US$27 m six months net funding requirements (January- June 2021) 335,018 people assisted in November 2020 Operational Updates • Under the national 16 Days of Activism Against Genderbased Violence (GBV), WFP has carried out…

Razan Wazwaz Violence against women in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) does not only stem from deeply-rooted patriarchal norms, but also from the experience of the Israeli occupation. Existing literature shows a direct link between the increase…

UNRWA joined the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Running from 25 November to 10 December, this year’s theme is “Safety is Everyone’s Right: Safety at Home, Safety at Work, Safety on the Streets, Safety…

“During COVID-19 lockdowns, the situation becomes harder for everyone—especially the vulnerable individuals most at risk of abuse and neglect at their own homes,” says Hana, a case worker in the Child and Family Protection Programme (CFPP)…

Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of the global 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (GBV), UNRWA pays respect to its staff who moved swiftly and…

As part of the Government of Canada funded HAYA Joint Programme, UN Women and UNOPS, in close cooperation with national partners, supported the rehabilitation of four shelters delivering services for women and girls who are at…