Agents of Change: The role of Palestine's women-led organisations in crisis

Our report highlights the harrowing impact of war and violence on Palestinian women and girls, and calls for vital role of women-led organisations to be recognised.

Executive summary

Our report highlights the impacts of the ongoing war in Gaza and escalation of violence in the West Bank on Palestinian women and girls, as well as their remarkable resilience and leadership in the face of crisis.

The report calls for increased funding for women-led organisations and the urgent inclusion of women in peacebuilding and reconstruction processes, highlighting the critical need for gender-sensitive approaches that address the unique challenges faced by women and girls.

Drawing on firsthand testimonies from women living in Gaza and the West Bank, including activists and leaders, the report details the severe challenges women and girls face, from increased risk of gender-based violence to profound psychological trauma, and reveals the extraordinary resilience they demonstrate daily as they drive community recovery and advocate for peace.