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Submission to the Field Mission of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories
 
On 8 August 2009, WCLAC representatives presented evidence in Amman to the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and other Arabs of the Occupied Territories. WCLAC gave oral evidence to the Committee and also submitted a report focusing on Palestinian women and how Israeli practices and policies impact on their human rights. The issues covered included freedom of movement, the right to adequate housing and violence against women committed by soldiers and settlers and the impunity for those responsible.
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Alternative Report for Consideration Regarding Israel’s Third Periodic Report to the United Nations Human Rights Committee
 
On 24 August 2009, WCLAC submitted an Alternative Report and supporting evidence to the United Nations Human Rights Committee. The report which addresses Israel’s obligations under the ICCPR focuses on violence against women committed by Israeli settlers and soldiers, home demolitions, freedom of movement issues and denial of family reunification. The 38 page report includes testimonies from women in the West Bank including East Jerusalem.
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