ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/CL2.GPID/2025/3
Country: State of Palestine
Publication Type: Reports & studies
Publication Subject: Social and Economic Situation of Palestinian Women and Girls
Cluster: Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development
Focus Area: Gender equality, Inclusive development
Initiatives: Reducing inequalities, Women’s economic empowerment, Women, peace and security, Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls, Women’s rights and gender mainstreaming, Realizing the rights of persons with disabilities
SDGs: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Keywords: Destruction of property, Detained persons, Economic conditions, Gender discrimination, Gender equality, Gender-based violence, Girls, Health services, Human rights in armed conflicts, Mental health, Peacebuilding, Persons with disabilities, Political participation, Recommendations, Reproductive health, Social conditions, Territories occupied by israel, War victims, Women in development, Women in politics, Women's advancement, Women's education, Women's employment, Women's rights, State of palestine, Technical cooperation
Social and economic situation of Palestinian women and girls: July 2022 - June 2024
September 2025
The report reviews the situation of Palestinian women and girls in the Occupied Palestinian Territory from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024, focusing on their political, social, economic and human rights. The security and political context are assessed, which deteriorated at an alarming rate during the reporting period, with devastating consequences for women’s rights to life, security and protection. The report describes the unprecedented Israeli war on Gaza since 7 October 2023, which has resulted in an escalation of humanitarian and protection crises, with further ramifications for the West Bank, including far-reaching impacts on women and girls. The analysis also focuses on life under occupation in the West Bank, emphasizing the severe consequences for women and girls of movement restrictions, increased arrests and raids. Positive achievements in the advancement of the rights of Palestinian women and girls during the reporting period are also highlighted. Lastly, recommendations are proposed for decision makers, encompassing a broad range of gender-sensitive legal and institutional reforms along with economic and social policy reforms targeting Palestinian women and girls. The report calls for urgent action for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the occupation in line with international law.
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Gender equality, Inclusive development
The report reviews the situation of Palestinian women and girls in the Occupied Palestinian Territory from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024, focusing on their political, social, economic and human rights. The security and political context are assessed, which deteriorated at an alarming rate during the reporting period, with devastating consequences for women’s rights to life, security and protection. The report describes the unprecedented Israeli war on Gaza since 7 October 2023, which has resulted in an escalation of humanitarian and protection crises, with further ramifications for the West Bank, including far-reaching impacts on women and girls. The analysis also focuses on life under occupation in the West Bank, emphasizing the severe consequences for women and girls of movement restrictions, increased arrests and raids. Positive achievements in the advancement of the rights of Palestinian women and girls during the reporting period are also highlighted. Lastly, recommendations are proposed for decision makers, encompassing a broad range of gender-sensitive legal and institutional reforms along with economic and social policy reforms targeting Palestinian women and girls. The report calls for urgent action for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the occupation in line with international law.
