Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Cinta Gaza Malaysia has opened the Palestinian National Center for Women’s Research and Studies to be the first of its
kind in Gaza.

The center is considered as one of the development projects of the Ministry, with support and sponsorship of $100.000 from MAMASAB company, owned by a Malaysian businesswoman. The center aims to be a national source in the field of Palestinian women’s research and studies to improve their reality through analyzing it to build a knowledge base that deepens the understanding of women’s issues at the local and international levels,  as well as to provide modern visions to solve their problems.

Ameera Haroun, the deputy of Women’s Ministry, confirmed the significance of this center in providing a unique addition in the field of women’s studies and research, and supporting the political decision makers with the appropriate information that might improve women’s conditions. She also added that the difference lies in that this center is governmental and provides an informational base in women’s issues and affect the decision makers.

Muhammed Nadir Al-Nuri Kamarzuman, CEO of Cinta Gaza Malaysia, said that the Palestinian women are an inspiration to the women of the Islamic and Arab countries. He confirmed that if Malaysia did not become liberated yet, the Palestinian women would have been taken as a symbol of resistance, steadfastness and patience, adding that Malaysia with its government and people support the Palestinian women and wish that they can participate in writing the Palestinian history until all Palestine is free.

Mohammed Al-Farra, the chief of the follow up committee of the governmental work, stated that the Palestinian woman is the main component of the family and has a lot of burdens compared to other women all around the world; She has the responsibility of liberating Palestine. He also confirmed his support for the Palestinian women until they have all their political and social rights.

The center has 5 sections: research and studies, information and statistics, leadership and abilities empowerment, women leaders forum, and the library. The center has already started to work to conclude with positive outcomes that achieve the center’s goals.