Palestine, State of

Reproductive health care services in Palestine have been affected by cyclical humanitarian crises that cause a range of challenges, from duplication of services to shortage of equipment and supplies and restricted mobility. UNFPA, which began its operations in 1986, now focuses equally on two objectives: The first, for the longer term, is to support health institutions in providing high-quality, comprehensive and rights-based services, including those targeting youth. The second is to respond to humanitarian needs, particularly among vulnerable communities in Gaza and vulnerable localities in the West Bank.