A Journey of Empowering Gaza’s Women
In a prominent global report published by the prestigious Spanish newspaper EL PAÍS, Palestinian feminist and human rights activist Ms. Amal Syam, Director of the Women’s Affairs Center (WAC) in Gaza, was selected as one of 25 influential women driving change and championing equality across the Arab region.
Confronting Humanitarian Crises and Challenges
The feature highlighted the outstanding and continuous leadership of Amal Syam since 1997 in empowering women and girls within the Gaza Strip. It praised her extensive efforts in supporting them to overcome the severe psychological, social, and economic crises resulting from the ongoing blockade and repeated military conflicts.
Women’s Resilience and the Need for International Protection
Speaking to the Spanish newspaper, Amal Syam expressed her profound pride in the remarkable resilience of Palestinian women. However, she emphasized that the greatest ongoing challenge remains the critical lack of international protection for women, children, and civilians. Syam underscored that women’s empowerment is a fundamental pillar for building a just, democratic society capable of surviving complex political crises.
