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Palestinian childbirth amid crisis
The article addresses the phenomenon of declining birth rates in Palestine, especially in the Gaza Strip, where approximately 20,000 children were born during the first 105 days of the recent escalation, at a rate of one child every ten minutes, according to UNICEF. It highlights that Palestinian women continue to bear children despite challenging circumstances, reflecting a "battle of wombs" related to the preservation and continuation of existence. The article explains that the reduction in fertility from 6.1 births per woman in 1994 to about 3.8 during 2017-2019 is driven by economic, intellectual, and religious factors, with rising marriage costs and changing religious convictions influencing reproductive decisions. It also criticizes the impact of the CEDAW agreement and international community institutions on the concept of the family, raising questions about how programs and grants influence societal values. Nevertheless, Palestinian women stand out as symbols of resilience, continuing to give birth amidst war conditions, affirming that ongoing childbirth is an expression of the Palestinian society’s insistence on the right to presence. The article calls for strengthening family protection and improving economic, health, and social support for families.
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