Monday, March 18, 10:00am - 11:15am EDT

Invisible struggles and bravehearts: Being a woman in Palestine (CSW68 Side Event)

Organizer Permanent Mission of Türkiye

Women are among the biggest victims of war, conflicts, and humanitarian crises in all age groups. The United Nations states that Palestinian women bear some of the heaviest burdens in the attacks on Gaza. Palestinian women struggle with living conditions that fall well below the basic standards and survival needs and face profound challenges in various aspects of their lives. Their struggle is often disregarded because it is outside the mainstream feminist definition of action and is not considered within its acceptable parameters due to the context and ideological conflicts.

The event will feature discussions by activists, journalists, and experts on the impact of the prolonged facts in Palestine, particularly on women's lives, their spirit of freedom, and strong resilience under these conditions. Panel discussions will also highlight how Türkiye and KADEM address these issues and the initiatives undertaken. Inspirational stories about women's strategies, resilience, and practices in coping with such crises will be shared. This event aims to deepen participants' understanding of the specific challenges faced by Palestinian women due to the prolonged occupation, emphasizing various ways of solidarity, coping mechanisms, and existence. Ultimately, it seeks to raise awareness globally for a more inclusive, ethical, and justice-based peacebuilding approach and definition of freedom and encourages participants to contribute to supporting this cause.

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For more information: Concept note