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New referral system to combat violence against women.
On 19 February 2013, the Palestinian Ministry of Social Affairs (MOSA) and other relevant authorities approved a referral system for female victims of violence and those most at risk.
US State Department Human Rights Report (2012)- P.A. and Hamas
[20 May 2013] – Although The report considers a multitude of human rights violations and concerns, the report does not address the role that prolonged military occupation may have in hampering efforts to foster an environment conducive to the promotion of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Success story - WCLAC raises awareness about the negative impact of early marriage
Under the Palestinian Personal Status Law, girls can be married at 15. WCLAC is successfully raising awareness about the negative impact of early marriage on girls.
US State Department Human Rights Report (2012) - Israel
Although the US State Department report for 2012 comprehensively covers many human rights concerns in the region, it is conspicuously silent on the role played by prolonged military occupation and illegal settlement construction as root causes of these violations.
According to the UN on average 7 Israeli settler attacks againist Palestinians happen every week
Israeli army fails to provide protection for women and children against settler attacks.
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