Ministry of Women's Affairs (Palestine)
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| Formed | 12 November 2003 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Palestine |
| Headquarters | Ramallah, Palestine |
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The Ministry of Women's Affairs is a government agency responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of women in Palestine. The Ministry of Women's Affairs was established in 2003, and its mission is to develop and implement policies and programs aimed at improving the status of Palestinian women. The current minister is Mona Al-Khalili.
The Ministry of Women's Affairs' goals include advancing women's participation in decision-making at all levels, promoting gender equality and eliminating discrimination against women, increasing women's access to education, health care, and other basic services, and protecting women's rights in accordance with international standards.