Launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Gaza from Al-Shifa Medical Complex
Gaza – In parallel with the launch of the campaign in the West Bank, the Ministry of Social Development in the Gaza Strip launched the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence from Al-Shifa Medical Complex, reaffirming the continued commitment to protection and support for women and girls despite the severe humanitarian conditions in the Strip.
This year’s campaign is held under the theme “From Survival to Strength: Women Rebuilding Palestine,” with the Ministry implementing activities in partnership with national and international institutions working in the field of women’s protection. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of violence and highlight the growing challenges faced by displaced and affected women and girls.
The launch event was attended by teams from the Ministry of Social Development in Gaza and representatives of local and international partners, who emphasized that protecting women is not seasonal work, but an ongoing national responsibility that requires strengthening response systems and services provided to survivors of violence, especially under the exceptional humanitarian circumstances in the Strip.
The campaign activities in Gaza include a series of awareness events, psychosocial support sessions, community education meetings, and field campaigns targeting displaced communities, with the goal of delivering protection messages and enabling women to access available support services.
The Ministry stressed that launching the campaign from Al-Shifa Medical Complex carries a clear message that protecting women is an essential part of protecting society. It also affirmed that campaign efforts will continue in parallel in both the West Bank and Gaza Strip to ensure that services reach every woman and girl in need of support.
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MoSD Participates in the Opening of Dr. Imran Development Building and Al-Na’ma Charitable Development Association Headquarters in Kufr Ni’ma
Ramallah – Minister of Social Development and Minister of State for Relief Affairs, Dr. Samah Hamad, participated in the opening of the “Dr. Imran Development Building” and the headquarters of Al-Na’ma Charitable Development Association in the town of Kufr Ni’ma in Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate. The event was attended by the Head of Kufr Ni’ma Village Council, the President of Al-Na’ma Charitable Development Association, Fathi Ali Attaya, members of the administrative board, a number of dignitaries, and residents of the town. During her speech, Dr. Hamad stressed the importance of the role played by community institutions in strengthening national resilience and expanding the umbrella of social protection. She praised local initiatives that stem from the spirit of solidarity and volunteerism to serve the most vulnerable groups. Dr. Hamad also commended the efforts made to utilize the building and transform it into a developmental space that serves the residents of the town, affirming that this project represents a model of responsible community work based on sustainability and service to citizens. She emphasized that the humanitarian and living conditions faced by the Palestinian people, whether in the Gaza Strip or in the northern governorates of the West Bank, require strengthening civil and developmental work, pointing to the difficult circumstances citizens are enduring amid the current situation, the financial blockade, and the increasing numbers of displaced and affected families. She stated that the Ministry continues its work in providing social protection for the most vulnerable groups through a comprehensive system of services that includes relief efforts, child protection, women’s protection, and services for persons with disabilities and older persons, within an approach based on protection, care, and ultimately empowerment. Dr. Hamad stressed that the presence of active civil society institutions, such as Al-Na’ma Charitable Development Association, enhances the ability of Palestinian society to remain resilient and provide services to citizens. She called for investment in education and employment as two essential pillars for strengthening the resilience of the Palestinian people and empowering them economically and socially. She also noted that the Ministry, through the National Social Registry, continues to monitor the conditions of the most vulnerable families, explaining that nearly 85% of families in the Gaza Strip are now living in conditions of vulnerability due to the severe humanitarian situation. For its part, Al-Na’ma Charitable Development Association affirmed its continued implementation of developmental and social programs, particularly in supporting university students and underprivileged families, in line with its mission to strengthen solidarity and community protection within the town.
