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“None of us have been spared from the toll of this war”: Protecting women’s rights to health in Gaza

This International Women’s Day, MAP highlights the struggles that women and girls continue to face after a 15-month Israeli military assault and despite a fragile temporary ceasefire.

Living with a disability in Gaza: Lama’s journey to independence

Lama has difficulties in a range of cognitive tasks, but CFTA’s Women’s Health Centre in Gaza is helping her on her journey to independence.

Inclusion, independence, and dignity: Supporting people with disabilities to attain their rights in Gaza

In 2020, MAP examined the barriers to inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities, learning difficulties and autism in society in Gaza. In this blog, we share the results and how we are supporting people with disabilities to attain their rights.

Samira’s struggle as a breast cancer survivor: “I wish to receive the treatment I need and have relief from these hardships”

“I used to be strong and healthy and was easily able to do outside activities. But I can’t anymore. Since going through chemotherapy, I have lost my voice and I breathe very heavily,” she said.

New MAP-supported unit transforms breast care in the West Bank

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, MAP is delighted to announce the official opening of a new breast unit at Rafidia Hospital in Nablus, in the occupied West Bank.

A journey of despair and hope for one breast cancer survivor in Gaza

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, read Ghalia's story who has been denied access to breast cancer care four times and is now waiting for her permit to be approved to attend her second radiotherapy session outside Gaza.

“People are trying to live normal lives in abnormal conditions”

Iain McSeveny, shares his experiences and reflections on the deteriorating situation facing Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, and how MAP and its partners are responding.

“Some women have had to deliver their babies on the side of the road”: Israel’s restrictions on accessing healthcare in Salfit

We spoke to Dr Abdelrahman Abdelhadi and Reem Abu Higleh about the challenges of accessing healthcare in Salfit and the impact it has on pregnant women.

“Things are getting worse every day” for Palestinian families in Lebanon

MAP spoke to a Palestinian woman in Lebanon about the struggles she is facing during the country’s economic crisis and how MAP’s midwives are helping her through this incredibly tough time.

“It’s not my job, it’s my mission”: Assisting Palestinian children with disabilities in Lebanon

In this guest blog, Nahla Ghandour, the Director of the Ghassan Kanafani Cultural Foundation’s habilitation preschool, shares how the preschool is providing vital support to Palestinian children with disabilities and their families.

International Women’s Day: Providing a glimmer of hope for women facing discrimination in East Jerusalem

On International Women’s Day, MAP's Aseel Baidoun spoke to Nour* about her experiences as a woman living in the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem.

“We have only one hour of electricity per day”

Wafa Dakwar, MAP’s Programme Manager in Lebanon, visited a family in Ein el Helweh refugee camp and heard how MAP has supported them amid Lebanon's economic crisis.