Social and economic situation of Palestinian women: 1990-2004 - United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

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ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/WOM/2005/Technical Paper.1


Country: Arab region, State of Palestine

Publication Type: Reports & studies

Cluster: Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development

Focus Area: Gender equality

Initiatives: Support to the Palestinian people

SDGs: Goal 5: Gender Equality

Keywords: Economic conditions, Statistical data, Palestinians, Social conditions, Women, Economic conditions, Territories occupied by israel, Education, Health, Human rights, Poverty, Women in politics, Women workers

Social and economic situation of Palestinian women: 1990-2004

January 2005

This report explains the political framework, particularly the events of 1948-1967 and 1967-1987, the First Intifada, the Oslo Years and the Second Intifada. This period led to the serious deterioration of the life of the Palestinian population and women have taken on more of the family responsibilities and burdens because of the worsening economic conditions. The document also explains the gender gaps in Palestinian society through different factors: the age and distribution of the population, the fertility and mortality rates and the types and status of Palestinian households. Furthermore, it studies the situation of Palestinian women within the context of socio-economic development in many areas, such as the political participation, the labor and economy, the poverty, the education, the legal rights and health.

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