Al Khalili and Abu Hamda emphasize the importance of integrated efforts to enhance the resilience and empowerment of women in Qalqilya Governorate.

The Minister of Women's Affairs, Ms. Mona Al Khalili, the Minister of Women's Affairs, met with the Governor of Qalqilya Governorate, Major General Hossam Abu Hamda, to discuss the situation of women in the governorate and the main challenges they face under the current circumstances. They also discussed ways to enhance cooperation and coordination between institutions to support women's issues, develop programs and initiatives aimed to empower them economically and socially, and strengthen their resilience and participation in various fields, as part of a field visit tour conducted by the ministry in the governorate.

The meeting was held at the premises of Qalqilya Governorate, attended by the Deputy of the Ministry of Women's Affairs, Ms. Buthaina Al Salem, the President of the Chamber of Commerce, Tarek Shawar, and the Dean of the College of Islamic Dawa, Dr. Khalil Khader, and the director of Al Quds Open University branch, Dr. Imad Ashteh, the director of Al-Amal School Walid Nazzal, the representative of Qalqilya Municipality Linar Shawar, and the head of the Women's Union in Qalqilya Governorate Hanan Al-Husseini.

The Governor Abu Hamda welcomed the visit of the Minister of Women's Affairs, pointing out the geopolitical uniqueness of Qalqilya Governorate as a border governorate facing exceptional challenges in various sectors. He emphasized the importance of strengthening stability and social cohesion, and instilling values of harmony, compassion, and solidarity, stressing that internal unity, unified efforts, and standing together form the foundation for enhancing resilience and facing or confronting challenges and difficult circumstances. He also emphasized the importance of the role of local community institutions and associations in serving citizens and enhancing their resilience, and the necessity of strengthening communication and coordination with the Ministry of Women's Affairs, and incorporating the needs of the governorate into the priorities of its future programs and projects, which supports women and enhances their role in society, affirming the role of women's associations and institutions in the governorate and the need to strengthen and empower them.

On her part, the Minister of Women's Affairs, Ms. Mona Al Khalili praised the resilience of the people of Qalqilya Governorate in light of the difficult conditions and the siege the governorate is facing, appreciating the role of local institutions in supporting citizens and enhancing their steadfastness. She emphasized the importance of integrating efforts and partnerships between official, national, and community institutions to respond to the challenges facing Palestinian women and families, enhance opportunities for women's economic and social empowerment, and expand their participation in public life.

   In the context of economic empowerment, Al Khalili pointed to the economic initiative implemented by the ministry to support grassroots associations and enhance their role in empowering women, which has benefited grassroots women's associations comprising hundreds of women and families. She explained that the second phase of the program will continue to support a number of women's associations in Qalqilya Governorate, in addition to associations in other governorates and areas, through training and rehabilitation programs, experience exchange, and support for new initiatives and projects, which contributes to improving the performance of the associations, enhancing the sustainability of their work, and expanding their economic and social impact.