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The occupied Palestinian territory remains in a deeply protracted crisis characterized by 55 years of Israeli military occupation. Palestinians live in a situation of vulnerability and structural disadvantage which is further compounded by internal Palestinian political complexities, economic crisis, falling aid inflows and recurrent hostilities. An estimated 2.1 million Palestinians require humanitarian assistance. Palestinian communities suffer from limited access to life-saving health care services, especially when it comes to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care services to which women and girls are particularly vulnerable including pregnant and lactating women, those with high-risk pregnancies, and breast cancer patients. This reality impacts heavily on SRH concerns including maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality, family planning as well as detection of gender-based violence (GBV) and interventions targeting GBV survivors.
In response to the unmet humanitarian needs within sexual and reproductive health and protection, UNFPA has identified eight humanitarian projects. These projects form a multifaceted and integrated response targeting the needs within SRH, GBV, and for adolescents and youth. By providing a comprehensive approach to addressing these critical issues, UNFPA is working to create a safer, healthier, and more fulfilling future for all Palestinians.