Stories from the field Ancient autumn ritual brings joy and pride to Palestinian childrenOn the outskirts of Bala’a village in the northern West Bank, the smell of olives floats in the air as a soft Mediterranean breeze gently stirs the leaves of trees. Palestinian villagers have gathered here to harvest this ancient fruit, with the support of dozens of children brought from the UNICEF-supported Adolescent Friendly Spaces, funded by Sida, Danida and the German National Committee.
VIOLATIONS AGAINST CHILDREN
CAAC bulletin on grave violations against Israeli and Palestinian children
Since 2007, a UNICEF-led working group has reported on the impacts of armed conflict on children in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). The violations included killing and injuries, arrest and detention, ill-treatment and torture, recruitment and use of children by armed forces and groups, attacks on schools and hospitals, displacement and denial of humanitarian access. stories from the field
Palestinian women face political and social frustrations Bruqin, occupied Palestinian territory, 23 September 2011 - The West Bank village of Bruqin appears idyllic. Located on a major aquifer, the village’s groves of olive and other fruit trees span the landscape. Carefully-designed homes are nestled in the hills around a new post office and mosque.
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Interagency Psychosocial Evaluation Report, 2011 This document has been prepared to provide an interagency psychosocial evaluation report that is a pilot model of tools for the monitoring and evaluation of psychosocial interventions for children more reportsNational Nutrition Surveillance Report, January - June 2011 Water for Life, Sanitation and Hygiene Monitoring Programme Protecting children from unsafe water in Gaza – Strategy, Action Plan and Project Resources Assessment of Water Availability and Access in the Areas Vulnerable to Drought in the Jordan Valley News Line
UNICEF stresses the right of Palestinian children to access school without restrictions South Hebron Hills, occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), 16 September 2011 (UNICEF) - UNICEF oPt Special Representative Jean Gough concluded this week a visit to Palestinian families in the South Hebron Hills, where children face tremendous challenges to accessing education. |
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