Empowering Palestinian Voices: PWWSD Speaks at UN Human Rights Council

The Palestinian Working Women Society for Development (PWWSD) actively participated in a side event during the 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on October 4, 2024. Shahd Sataria, representing PWWSD, addressed the critical role of economic, social, and cultural rights in post-conflict recovery in Palestine, particularly for women. She emphasized that Palestine is not yet in a post-conflict era, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by communities, especially in light of the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Her powerful testimony underscored the urgent need for international support to protect and empower affected communities.

The event, organized by the Geneva International Centre for Justice in collaboration with in collaboration with International Organization for the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (EAFORD), the Association Ma'onah for Human Rights and Immigration, and International Lawyers, focused on pathways to recovery through education, justice, and security. Shahd’s insights, alongside contributions from fellow speakers, underscored the importance of integrating these rights into recovery efforts. PWWSD remains committed to advocating for the rights and well-being of war-affected communities, striving to ensure their voices are heard in the pursuit of sustainable peace.

PWWSD is resolute in its commitment to advocating for the rights and well-being of Palestinian war-affected communities, determined to amplify their voices in the relentless pursuit of sustainable peace.