On International Women's Day, four women in Gaza shared their experiences amidst Israel's conflict, highlighting the severe hardships and violence faced by women in the enclave. Reports from North Gaza by journalist Ismail Al Ghoul and opinions by writers Abeer Ayyoub and Ghada Alhaddad detailed the struggle for basic necessities like flour, the use of scraps of cloth as sanitary products, and C-sections without anaesthetics. Calls for a ceasefire were reiterated by figures like Beth Winter MP of LabourOutlook and LabourPalestine, emphasizing the need for immediate relief. The day also saw the International Women's Day March for Palestine, led by women across the peace movement. The situation in Gaza, described as one of the most dangerous environments for women, with over three women and girls reportedly killed every hour during five months of war, has drawn attention from UN experts concerned about severe human rights violations in both the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
"While gender-based violence is often associated with male oppressors, women in Gaza face an additional form of oppression from Israel’s blockade and war" ✍️ Opinion by Ghada Alhaddad https://t.co/UXHWbNMohc
Proud to join the International Women's Day March for Palestine. Today’s inclusive demonstration was led by women from across the peace movement, speaking up for our shared humanity. Ceasefire now! https://t.co/qy60so6tCI
"UN experts have expressed alarm over credible reports of severe human rights violations against Palestinian women and girls in the West Bank and Gaza Strip" ✍️ Opinion by Abeer Ayyoub https://t.co/uy5kIW8eLK
“On International Women's Day, let us remember the women of Gaza, and strive for a future where we can reclaim our safety and rights” ✍️ Opinion by Ghada Alhaddad https://t.co/Hrp9qkFzXr
“UN experts have expressed alarm over credible reports of severe human rights violations against Palestinian women and girls in the West Bank and Gaza Strip” ✍️ Opinion by @Abeerayyoub https://t.co/fA9r2vOR7P
“As the world marks International Women’s Day, the meaning of this celebration has been eroded for Palestinian women in Gaza amid Israel’s prolonged war on the territory” ✍️ Opinion by Ghada Alhaddad https://t.co/Hrp9qkFzXr
“The United Nations women’s agency has noted that women and girls pay the highest price in times of conflict - and during five months of war, women in Gaza have endured unimaginable challenges” ✍️ Opinion by Ghada Alhaddad https://t.co/fEf8s3WsLy
“Gaza has become one of the most dangerous environments for women and girls who are experiencing ‘unprecedented levels’ of violence. More than three women and girls are reportedly killed every hour” ✍️ Opinion by @Abeerayyoub https://t.co/fA9r2vOR7P
ICYMI: Women’s Day? At a tent in #Rafah where Um Zaki says she is boiling porridge on an open flame to stave off the hunger of her six children, the holiday has passed as a cruel joke. #Gaza #InternationalWomensDay https://t.co/iZN6dzZOTw
“While gender-based violence is often associated with male oppressors, women in Gaza face an additional form of oppression from Israel’s blockade and war” ✍️ Opinion by Ghada Alhaddad https://t.co/Hrp9qkFzXr
“As the world celebrates International Women's Day, hundreds of thousands of Palestinian women in Gaza are still facing 'unprecedented levels' of violence amid Israel's ongoing war” ✍️ Opinion by @Abeerayyoub https://t.co/fA9r2vOR7P
"International Women's Day: Gaza's women endure grief, hardship and hunger" ✍️ Opinion by Ghada Alhaddad https://t.co/Hrp9qkFzXr
"For women in Gaza, every day is a desperate struggle to meet their most basic needs" ✍️ Opinion by Abeer Ayyoub https://t.co/fA9r2vOR7P
On International Women's Day, journalist Ismail Al Ghoul's report from North Gaza paints a stark picture of the disparities faced by women globally. While many celebrate advances and achievements, in Gaza, women gather around campfires, waiting for the basic necessity of flour. https://t.co/ASTpd6y8eR
International Women’s Day is about liberation for all women, here and across the world. That includes the besieged women of Gaza, forced to use scraps of cloth as sanitary products and C-sections without anaesthetics. Marking the day, I joined aid groups to say: Ceasefire now! https://t.co/JdU9tsNFwz
This International Women’s Day, we are thinking of every woman in Gaza in fear of her life. Show your solidarity by joining us in calling for a ceasefire 👇 https://t.co/K6kFZAX92Z
Happy International Women's Day 2024! Our struggle for socialism and for justice is nothing unless it is a fight for equality for women in every area of society. And on this year's #IWD2024, I send my solidarity to women in Palestine and call again for a Ceasefire Now. https://t.co/ro4uXE4Qxo
On International Women’s Day, four women in Gaza reflect on life in the midst of Israel's war on the besieged enclave. #IWD 🔗: https://t.co/jSNWZlzUwf https://t.co/jIlzv0zq8d
Women in Gaza need a ceasefire now On International Women's Day, @LabourOutlook have published my remarks for @LabourPalestine's Women and Palestine event which took place this week. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 https://t.co/JCGKZ2aKjk https://t.co/yLWrI3aki7