Euromedrights: “Through Women’s Eyes": A PCHR Report on the Gender-Specific Impact and Consequences of Operation Cast Lead

“Through Women’s Eyes": A PCHR Report on the Gender-Specific Impact and
Consequences of Operation Cast Lead
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emhrn on 03/11/2009 05:33:00

PCHR has released ‘Through Women’s Eyes’ in order to highlight the
gender-specific impact of Operation Cast Lead and the illegal Israeli closure.
As a result of the patriarchal nature of Palestinian society, women in the Gaza
Strip – victims of ‘peacetime’ discrimination – are particularly
susceptible to the marginalization, poverty, and suffering brought about as a
result of armed conflict and occupation.

Israeli attacks result in often ignored gender-specific consequences.
On 29 September, the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights  (PCHR) released “
Through  Women’s Eyes: A PCHR Report on the Gender-Specific Impact and
Consequences  of Operation Cast Lead”.