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شبكة راية الإعلامية
Women’s representation in Palestinian faction elections
The article discusses the results of internal elections within Palestinian factions, with a focus on women's participation and the challenges they face in reaching decision-making positions. The data indicate that women's representation has gradually increased since the 1964 General Conference, where their presence was almost nonexistent to 19.8% in the Revolutionary Council in 2026, after the percentage of women candidates in the Central Committee reached 13.6%. Despite this progress, the gap between women running and actually winning remains evident, with women facing challenges such as limited media support, restricted participation in some frameworks, and social burdens. Participants emphasized the need to go beyond quotas alone and achieve active participation by creating an environment that enables women to influence policies and decision-making. The workshop recommended monitoring and documenting women's experiences to ensure more effective representation and bring about a shift in political engagement, so that women become true partners in policymaking and decision influence.
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