Occupied Palestinian Territories
Arab States
Capital Ramallah
Population 3.9 million
Life Expectancy 73.1
Access to clean water 89%
Adult Literacy 92.4%
Under five mortality 23 per 1,000 live births
GDP per head (US$ PPP) $1,100
Palestinian identity unfolds on two stages
As the West Bank Palestinian leadership was readying its September statehood bid at the United Nations General Assembly, 20-year-old Mariam Abu Khaled was preparing for a different drama.
Our Joint Programmes
Gender Equality - Social, Political and Economic in the OPTThe program promotes Palestinian women's social, economic and political empowerment. It aims to reduce all forms of gender-based violence by enhancing and increasing women's political voice; increasing their opportunities to obtain decent and productive work and improving their access to protection and justice.
Culture and DevelopmentThis programme in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) contributes to fostering institutional development, social cohesion and sustainable economic development through culture related activities and tailor-made programmes based on the notion of cultural diversity.
STORIES
Traditions build livelihoods for Palestinian women
Against a backdrop of conflict and limited economic opportunities, a group of West Bank women are revitalizing traditional Palestinian hospitality and building livelihoods for themselves.
Palestinian identity unfolds on two stages
As the West Bank Palestinian leadership was readying its September statehood bid at the United Nations General Assembly, 20-year-old Mariam Abu Khaled was preparing for a different drama.