Report of the Secretary-General: Situation of and assistance to Palestinian women

The present report, submitted in accordance with Economic and Social Council resolution 2017/10, highlights the situation of Palestinian women for the period from 1 October 2016 to 30 September 2017, and provides an overview of the assistance provided by the entities of the United Nations system with regard to education and training; health; economic empowerment and livelihoods; the rule of law and violence against women; power and decision-making; and institutional development. The report concludes with recommendations for consideration by the Commission on the Status of Women.