MUSAWA – The Palestinian Center for the Independence of the Judiciary and the Legal Profession affirms its deep belief in the vitality of collective action among Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) towards the achievement of mutual demands for building a State where the rule of law prevails; human rights are guaranteed; the principle of separation of powers is maintained; and a judicial system that is professional, impartial and independent, and which serves as a first refuge for all citizens, is established. Based on this understanding, MUSAWA has always encouraged the formation of community-based coalitions in defense of human rig...

Date: 03/04/2018 Mr. President Mahmoud Abbas President of the State of Palestine Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization Subject: Forcibly Retired Employees We extend our best regards and appreciation and wish your Excellency health and wellness. In reference to the subject above, dozens of employees (male and female) have recently been forced to retire early following a recommendation from the heads of government...

In celebration of women, in appreciation of their efforts, and in support for their struggles, especially Palestinian women, MUSAWA – The Palestinian Center for the Independence of the Judiciary and the Legal Profession conducted six workshops for women during the month of March. The workshops held titles such as "Women's Right to Education and Work", "Women's Right to Access Justice" and "Women's Rights According to Sharia", and were carried out in Kufr Ni’ma, Ein Areek, Tulqarm camp, Aqbet Jabr camp, Khawla Bint Al-Azwar School, and the Spanish Seconday School.