Title | Situation of and assistance to Palestinian women |
Publisher | UN Commission on the Status of Women |
Publication Date | 22 December 2003 |
Country | State of Palestine |
Citation / Document Symbol | E/CN.6/2004/4 |
Cite as | UN Commission on the Status of Women, Situation of and assistance to Palestinian women, 22 December 2003, E/CN.6/2004/4, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/46c5b2fe39c.html [accessed 31 October 2019] |
Comments | The present report summarizes the situation of Palestinian women between September 2002 and September 2003. It reviews the effects of continued movement restriction and closures, the construction of settlements, outposts and a separation wall, as well as the unfolding socio-economic crisis, on the situation of women. The report provides an overview of the assistance provided to Palestinian women by entities of the United Nations system, in particular with regard to economic activities, humanitarian assistance, education and training, health, the human rights of women, and the media and advocacy. The report concludes with recommendations for consideration by the Commission on the Status of Women. |