Minister of Women’s Affairs, Ms. Mona Al-Khalili, met today with members of the administrative board of the Child Welfare Charitable Society in Tulkarm Governorate,

  Minister of Women’s Affairs, Ms. Mona Al-Khalili, met today with members of the administrative board of the Child Welfare Charitable Society in Tulkarm Governorate, as Ms. Mahdia Hamshari, the head of the society, and members of the administrative board, Nidaa Hamdan, Mona Jamous, and Wissam Abu Harb, discussed the context of strengthening cooperation with grassroots women’s institutions, and in conjunction with the launch of the Ministry of Women’s Affairs’ economic initiative aimed at supporting these institutions and enabling them to expand their impact in serving Palestinian women.

    The Minister reviewed the objectives of the economic initiative launched by the Ministry, which aims to support women's grassroots associations and institutions in phases and across several governorates. She emphasized that women's economic empowerment, particularly for female breadwinners and heads of households, is a priority for the Ministry given the exceptional circumstances in the northern governorates and the economic and social challenges resulting from forced displacement. She also stressed the importance of partnerships with civil society organizations as a fundamental pillar for reaching women and strengthening their resilience.

     Ms. Mahdia Hamshari, the head of the society reviewed the nature of the association's work and its programs aimed at serving women and children in the eastern region of Tulkarm Governorate. She pointed to the importance of promoting women's economic empowerment, given its role in supporting families and mitigating the exacerbation of social problems resulting from difficult economic conditions. She also emphasized the association's commitment to implementing a productive and educational project that integrates women, the elderly, and people with disabilities into productive and community activities within a safe and supportive environment.

     At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides agreed to continue coordination and communication, and to explore future cooperation opportunities and prospects that contribute to developing quality initiatives that respond to the needs of Palestinian women and enhance their resilience and empowerment.