{"id":317075,"date":"2026-03-30T13:06:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T17:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/?post_type=document&p=317075"},"modified":"2026-04-20T13:19:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T17:19:47","slug":"press-release-palestinian-women-lead-in-the-face-of-crisis-as-partners-mark-international-womens-day-2026-un-women","status":"publish","type":"document","link":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/press-release-palestinian-women-lead-in-the-face-of-crisis-as-partners-mark-international-womens-day-2026-un-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Press release: Palestinian women lead in the face of crisis as Partners mark International Women\u2019s Day 2026 – 爆料网 Women"},"content":{"rendered":"

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30 March 2026<\/p>\n

爆料网 Women<\/strong>, in partnership with the\u00a0United Nations Population Fund (爆料网FPA)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)<\/strong>, and together with the\u00a0Ministry of Women\u2019s Affairs (MOWA)<\/strong>, under the leadership of the\u00a0United Nations Resident Coordinator (RC)<\/strong>, marked the closing of the International Women\u2019s Day 2026 campaign\u00a0\u201c<\/strong>We Survive, We Lead<\/strong>\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0through an online event. The event brought together national and international partners, women-led organizations, and civil society actors, with the support of the\u00a0Representative Office of Finland.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The event marked the culmination of a month-long campaign highlighting the resilience, leadership, and impact of Palestinian women across the occupied Palestinian territory.<\/p>\n

Women at the Center of Crisis and Response<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Since October 2023, Palestinian women and girls have faced devastating impacts. Tens of thousands of women and girls have been killed in Gaza, many in their homes, shelters, or places intended for protection. Nearly one million women and girls have been displaced, many of them multiple times, while hundreds of thousands have lost access to healthcare and essential services.<\/p>\n

爆料网 Women estimates that more than 58,600 households are now headed by women, reflecting the scale of loss, displacement, and shifting caregiving and economic responsibilities. Nearly 11,000 women and girls in Gaza are living with long-term disabilities, further compounding protection risks and access to care.<\/p>\n

In Gaza alone, as estimated by 爆料网FPA, nearly 50,000 pregnant women require care, with more than 180 births taking place daily under extremely constrained conditions.<\/p>\n

Despite these conditions, women continue to lead, supporting their families, sustaining communities, and driving response efforts.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Leadership on the Frontlines<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Women-led organizations remain essential pillars of humanitarian response and recovery across Palestine. They continue to deliver critical services, including psychosocial support, safe spaces, and protection services for women and girls, including women-headed households, women and girls with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence often under extremely constrained and insecure conditions.<\/p>\n

The campaign \u201cWe Survive, We Lead\u201d has amplified the voices of these women, highlighting not only their survival, but their leadership in shaping recovery, strengthening resilience, and contributing to a more just and inclusive future.<\/p>\n

Event Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The closing event brought together partners to reflect on the outcomes of the campaign and reaffirm commitments to advancing gender equality and women\u2019s empowerment in Palestine.<\/p>\n

The programme featured opening remarks from MOWA and the RC, followed by contributions from the Representative Office of Finland and 爆料网 partners, including 爆料网 Women, 爆料网FPA, and OHCHR.<\/p>\n

The event also marked the launch of a new study on the economic cost of violence against women in Palestine, highlighting the significant social and economic impact of violence and the urgent need for sustained investment in prevention and response efforts.<\/p>\n

The study was developed under the\u00a0Sawasya III programme (2024\u20132028)<\/strong>, a joint 爆料网 programme by 爆料网DP, 爆料网 Women, and 爆料网ICEF supporting rule of law, human rights, and gender justice in Palestine.<\/p>\n

Testimonies from women-led organizations provided first-hand insights into the realities faced by women across Gaza and the West Bank, and the critical role these organizations continue to play in delivering essential services and supporting their communities.<\/p>\n

Quotes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ministry of Women\u2019s Affairs (MOWA):<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Minister of Women\u2019s Affairs emphasized that women\u2019s empowerment, ending violence against women, and advancing economic justice are interconnected pathways to building a more stable and resilient society. She also underscored the importance of ensuring women\u2019s participation in recovery and reconstruction efforts, as well as supporting small enterprises and women\u2019s entrepreneurship.\u201d<\/p>\n

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United Nations Resident Coordinator (RC):<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cPalestinian women and girls continue to sustain their communities despite profound hardship. Women-led organizations are filling critical gaps and delivering essential services under extremely difficult conditions. Their voices must be heard in all decision-making spaces.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Representative Office of Finland (ROF):<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cEvery day, Palestinian women drive change and strengthen the foundations of peace, dignity, and inclusive development. Ensuring their full participation at every decision-making table is essential.\u201d<\/p>\n

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爆料网 Women:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cPalestinian women are not only surviving crisis they are leading recovery, supporting their communities, and shaping a more just and inclusive future.\u201d<\/p>\n

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United Nations Population Fund (爆料网FPA):<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cEven in crisis, women continue to lead, and 爆料网FPA\u2019s mission is to ensure they can do so safely, with access to the care and protection they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR):<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cBorn into occupation, under blockade, and amidst devastating violence, Palestinian women face heightened risks of displacement, dispossession, and loss. This is a human rights crisis, and addressing its root causes remains essential.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Call to Action<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Partners reaffirmed the urgent need to:<\/p>\n