FACT SHEET: THE STATE OF PALESTINE’S WOMEN UNDER OCCUPATION

FACT SHEET: THE STATE OF PALESTINE’S WOMEN UNDER OCCUPATION

“Restrictions on movement and access, increased settlement expansion and settler violence, demolitions of Palestinian infrastructure and displacement, the fragmentation of the territory and the closure of the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly the Gaza Strip, continue to have a negative gender differentiated impact on the lives of Palestinian women and their families.” [Read more…]

Statement by Mrs. Somaia Barghouti, Senior Adviser, before the Third Committee on Agenda item 29: Advancement of women, 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, 13 October 2015:

Mr. Chair,

Allow me at the outset to extend to you, in the name of the State of Palestine, our warm congratulations on your election to the chairmanship of the work of this important Committee. We are confident that the Committee will successfully conclude its important work under your able stewardship and wide expertise. Let me also extend my congratulations to the members of the Bureau of the Committee.
Mr. Chair,

Ladies and gentlemen,

It is with great concern that I speak to you today on the political, economic and social conditions of Palestinian people, including Palestinian women, which are deteriorating to an increasing extent.   The continuation of the Israeli military occupation and its illegal, repressive, and racist practices and policies over more than 48 years has led to exacerbating those tragic conditions and increased the state of tension and violence. [Read more…]

14 October 2014- Statement by Mrs. Somaia Barghouti, Senior Adviser, before the Third Committee: Advancement of women

At the outset, allow me to begin by congratulating you upon your election as Chair of this important Committee. We are confident that you will bring the work of the Committee to a successful conclusion. We also extend our congratulations to all the members of the Bureau.

Madame Chair,

In the upcoming year of 2015 the international community will commemorate two major events related to the advancement and empowerment of women.  These two major events namely, the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action, which was adopted in 1995 as well as the 15th anniversary of Security Council resolution 1325,which was adopted in 2000. Nearly two decades later, the international community can confidently list many examples in which significant achievements have been made in connection with the full equality and development of women. At the same time, it would also be true to state that women in all parts of the world still face many constraints and obstacles that continue to hinder their efforts towards the full implementation of the strategic objectives of the outcomes contained in these documents. We hope the convening of these significant events will mark a new era in which gender equality become a reality and women will overcome all difficulties and challenges they face in their struggle to achieve their full advancement and empowerment. [Read more…]