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Shams Advocates for Palestinian Youth Empowerment
On International Youth Day 2026, the Human Rights and Democracy Media Center "Shams" emphasized the necessity of protecting Palestinian youth internationally, empowering them economically, and enabling their active political participation in light of escalating unemployment and poverty resulting from Israeli occupation and internal crises. The report highlights that approximately 1.2 million young men and women aged 18 to 29 make up 21% of the population, with most suffering from high unemployment rates reaching 85.5% in Gaza and 37.3% in the West Bank, with even higher rates among women. Education and essential services have also been severely impacted, with large numbers of students and youth killed or injured, posing a threat to the future of upcoming generations. The Center called for re-establishing youth as partners in decision-making, activating political participation, expanding training programs, and creating job opportunities. It also advocates for stopping occupation violations and supporting comprehensive national policies that focus on youth rights and promote participation at all levels.
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