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Health, protection and prevention of gender based violence: USD 700,000

Appealing Agency:	UNDP and UNFPA
Project Title:	Health, protection and prevention of gender based violence
Sector:	Protection
Beneficiaries:	200,000 women and girls in Gaza; 100,000 social workers and counsellors
Implementing Partner(s):	Palestinian NGOs and Women’s Health Centers in Jabalia and Bureij, Women’s Center for Legal Aid and Counseling, International Medical Corps (IMC)
Project Duration:	9 months
Total Project Budget:	$700,000 (500,000 UNFPA and 200,000 UNDP)
Funds Requested:	$700,000

Gaza 2009
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Needs

The crisis led to extensive destruction of livelihoods and infrastructure, and significantly deteriorated basic services, further compounding the impact of 18 months of sustained blockade of all but the most essential commodities. According to the Palestinian Authority Ministry of Health figures, 1,326 Palestinians were killed during this period, including an estimated 430 children and 110 women. 5,450 Palestinians were injured, including 1,855 children and 795 women. With 56 percent of the population under 18, children were dangerously exposed to the fighting around them.

Women and children have borne a disproportionate share of injuries and death due to the conflict and continue to be faced with post conflict protection concerns.

Activities

• Establish a broad based psychosocial network in five areas in Gaza affected by the crisis as a preventive measure to gender based violence and social deterioration.