On July 7, 2025, the Association of the Palestinian Community in the UK (APCUK) made history with a parliamentary session titled “Amplifying the Voice of Palestinian Women Under Occupation” at the House of Commons.

🎯 What Happened:
• MPs gathered to hear Palestinian women’s testimonies
• Liberal Democrats showed strong support for Palestinian rights
• Focus on the devastating impact of occupation, especially in Gaza
• Direct accounts of economic struggles, movement restrictions, and psychological trauma

👥 Organized by:
🔹 Parliamentary & Political Affairs Committee (Chair: Sameh Habib)
🔹 Women’s Committee (Chair: Mai Abed)
🔹 General Union of Palestinian Students in Britain (GUPS)

💪 Palestinian Women’s Resilience:
Despite facing compounded challenges under occupation, Palestinian women continue to:
• Lead in education and healthcare
• Preserve cultural heritage
• Resist through social work with national character
• Maintain Palestinian identity