The Ministry of Women's Affairs and the Governor of Qalqilya Governorate meet with local councils in Seniria, Izun Atma, and Beit Amin to discuss their needs and strengthen women's resilience.

The Minister of Women's Affairs, Ms. Muna Khalili, and His Excellency the Governor of Qalqilya Governorate, Major General Hossam Abu Hamda, today met with the local councils in the towns of Senaria, Izun Atma, and Beit Amin, at the Senaria Village Council headquarters, with the participation of the Deputy minister Ms. Buthaina Salem, and a team from the ministry, to review the situation in the three towns and the needs of the citizens, discuss the main challenges facing the local councils, and listen to their demands and priorities.

The delegation was received by the heads of the local councils: Muayad Abu Samra, head of the Siniriya Village Council, Abdul Karim Ayoub, head of the Azzun Atma Village Council, and Maher Sheik, head of the Beit Amin Village Council, along with the female members of the local councils in the three towns. They reviewed the situation in their towns and the difficulties facing the councils work under the current circumstances, and their impact on responding to the needs of the citizens.

The Minister of Women's Affairs, Ms. Mona Al Khalili stated that municipal and local councils play a crucial role in strengthening the resilience of our people and solidifying their presence on their land and support their steadfastness, especially in light of the escalating attacks and measures aimed at undermining the citizens steadfastness. She pointed out that local authorities constitute a national safety valve and an essential component in protecting the community and enhancing its cohesion.

Al Khalili added that the second phase of the economic empowerment program implemented by the ministry will include a number of women's institutions and associations in Qalqilya Governorate, through financial support, training, and administrative rehabilitation, as well as monitoring project implementation and addressing the obstacles they face, which enhances their sustainability and achieves a tangible impact on the lives of women and their families, in line with the government program aimed at strengthening the resilience of citizens.

For his part, His Excellency the Governor of Qalqilya, Major General Hussam Abu Hamda, praised the efforts of local authorities in serving citizens and facing the challenges the governorate is witnessing, appreciating their national and community role in enhancing the resilience of citizens and maintaining social cohesion, and affirming the governorate's continued support for local authorities and its assistance in coordination with the Ministry of Local Government and relevant entities.

Mr. Abu Hamda emphasized the importance of unifying efforts and strengthening the partnership between official institutions and local bodies, which contributes to meeting the needs of citizens and improving the level of services provided to them.

The meeting witnessed an extensive discussion with the participation of the attendees, addressing the reality of local authorities and their needs, the challenges faced by institutions and women's associations, and ways to enhance cooperation and coordination between the relevant parties, in a manner that supports the resilience of women and the local community.