Gender Justice Research Paper Workshop

The research examines how the war on Gaza since October 2023 has led to the collapse of legal and social protection systems, with severe consequences for women and girls, particularly orphaned girls. The paper highlights the sharp rise in orphanhood, the increase in number of unaccompanied and separated children, the rise in early marriage, and the breakdown of judicial and family protection mechanisms due to mass displacement, institutional destruction, and the loss of legal identification documents. It also addresses the increasing number of missing persons and the impact of these realities on the broader community in the Gaza Strip.

 

We are grateful for the support of the Sawasya Joint Program, which continues to enable meaningful dialogue and research on critical justice and protection issues. We also extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to today’s discussion.