The Gender Justice Ministry at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land Holds a Second Workshop On the Impacts of the War on Gaza
The Gender Justice Ministry at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) held a second workshop to discuss the forthcoming research study about the impacts of the war on Gaza, particularly on women and children. The latest discussion with local experts and leaders was held at Al Quds Open University in Ramallah.
The workshop was opened with remarks by University President Dr. Ibrahim Al-Shaer, Bishop Dr. Imad Haddad, ELCJHL Bishop, and Palestinian Minister of Women’s Affairs Mrs. Mona Al-Khalili. All three speakers emphasized the importance of gender justice and efforts like this to protect vulnerable groups in society during times of war and conflict. The draft study was then presented by Judge Scarlet Bishara of the ELCJHL Ecclesiastical Court and Judge Somoud Damiri of the Sharia Court. This study was developed with the support of the Sawasya Programme, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance access to justice and strengthen evidence-based knowledge…
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