Palestinian women
Palestine women carry the burden of conflict, occupation and patriarchy. Women are paying a high price for the on going conflict. The Palestinian armed groups and Israeli forces have killed hundreds of women. Their hopes have been shattered along with their access to medical service, education and employment.
Poverty and unemployment have aggravated the existing problem of gender inequality in Palestinian society. Violence in the family has increased but discriminatory laws provide no protection for women. This is an issue that deserves attention of the international community.
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