In light of the report on Health Conditions in Occupied Palestinian Territory, IPPF’s Member Association in Palestine, the Palestinian Family Planning and Protection Association shared that:

“Every second, every minute that passes a horrific and devastating situation becomes worse. More and more people are being killed and seriously injured. Women are fearing the worst for their own fate and that of their pregnancies. What should be a happy time for expecting mothers has become for thousands a living nightmare.

Women and girls are living in a state of anxiety and trauma of getting their period and not having access to menstrual pads, clean water, or any sort of hygiene supplies. We need all people and governments to take a stand for what is right for humanity recognizing that the Palestinian people have a right to live with dignity and respect with full access to safe and sufficient health care. There is no justification, that this tragedy continues for millions of Palestinians in Gaza. An immediate and full ceasefire is the only option.”

We remind Member States of WHO of their obligations under international law, ICJ rulings, and the UN Charter and human rights system, and urge them to do everything in their power to guarantee the human to life and to health for Palestinians.