Al Khalili meets with the Head of Nour Shams Women's Association – Tulkarm to discuss ways to cooperate, support, and empower women.

Ramallah 4/10/2026

Al Khalili met with the Head of Nour Shams Association in Tulkarm to explore possible collaboration to aid and empower women. The Minister of Women’s Affairs held a meeting with Ms. Iman Hammad, the Head of Nour Shams Association in Tulkarem, along with several Board of Administrators members to explore possible collaboration and strengthen initiatives aimed at supporting and empowering women.
Her Excellency displayed the strategic work of the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, highlighting its objectives and priorities. Moreover, she highlighted the significance of collaboration with associations, women's associations, and the local community in executing programs and interventions that address women's needs and promote their protection and empowerment across various domains and fields.
The Head of Nour Shams Association and the administration members highlighted the significant programs and projects carried out by the association, along with the collective efforts made to assist and empower women.
This meeting was held to pursue and continue collaboration between Nour Shams Association and the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, within the context of the economic empowerment initiative offered to the association by the Ministry of Women’s Affairs. The Ministry implements initiatives that assist various associations and institutions nationwide, focusing on empowering women and improving their roles within the community.
The Head of the Association, along with her delegation, expressed her thanks and gratitude to the Minister of Women’s Affairs, Ms. Mona Al Khalili, for her unwavering and steadfastness support and dedication to women in Nour Shams Refugee Camp, particularly in light of the harsh and difficult circumstances faced by refugees due to recent displacements caused by the occupation.
 Nour Association refugee camp in Tulkarm is a Palestinian women's association that concentrates on issues affecting women. It seeks to promote women's rights and enhance their economic, social, and intellectual empowerment through various projects, programs, and initiatives. One of the key initiatives is the economic empowerment program that assists women seeking income sources and aims to establish startups and small businesses or projects, especially through the serious and worsening economic and social circumstances.