We are committed to strengthening international networks and in advancing the joint work of civil society organizations for the benefit of Palestinian women in Israel as a priority, but also for Women worldwide. Through our participation in different networks and coalitions, we are able to promote visibility on our work locally and internationally.
The different networking groups we are active members of are:
The Working Group on the Status of Palestinian Women in Israel, together with other five leading NGOs. This working group was formed in June 1996 and is a national network of Palestinian women’s rights issues from various perspectives and fields of expertise. This working group has submitted different reports to the CEDAW Committee in 1997, 2005, 2010, and 2017 (click on the years to view each report).
1325 Coalition (Facebook Link) is a network of Palestinian and Jewish women organizations who work together to address the issues of Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in Israel and advocate for positive change. Their current project is about Masafer Yatta, a region south of Hebron in Area C, stands as a testament to the resilience of Palestinian men and women amidst adversity. The website, masaferyatta1325.org, serves as a platform to amplify the voices of these indomitable spirits, particularly the women whose experiences and struggles have been overshadowed by broader narratives.
Women against weapons coalition is a feminist coalition founded in 2020 by several NGOs and political and social activists who came together with the aim to bring about radical change in the struggle against the escalating crime and weapon proliferation in Arab society. Its mission is to expose and dismantle the economic, social, and political structures that support organized crime among Israel's Palestinian citizens, to change government policies, and to counteract the proliferation of weapons among Palestinians in Israel. WAW advances its mission through grassroots mobilization, advocacy work, media outreach, and information gathering about flaws in government policy and issues faced by Palestinian gun crime survivors. Click here to watch our video
The Personal Status Working Group, based in Nazareth, strives to end discrimination against Palestinian women on personal status matters and influence societal norms by fostering changes in attitudes and behaviors. Link to their Facebookpage
The Political Participation of Women Network comprises six leading NGOs and aims to boost women's involvement and representation in decision-making bodies. Link to the Facebookpage, Link to the Instagram
Aisha was a regional Arab network of feminist organizations that aims at improving the situation of Arab women through advocacy and regional cooperation.
Mubadara Coalition was an initiative by 12 Arab organizations facilitated by Shatil that was established during the war with Lebanon in 2006. After its immediate interventions and emergency aid delivered during the war, the Mubadara Coalition developed its mandate to provide support and relief to the Palestinian community in Israel in times of crisis and conflict (external and internal).
FADA- Palestinian women against violence
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