Regional/Cultural Day
Yawm al-Mar'a
Observed with rallies, protests, and demands for equal rights, an end to domestic violence, and recognition of women's economic contributions. Palestine has one of the highest rates of female education in the Arab world : over 50% of university graduates are women : yet labour force participation remains low. The day is both celebration of Palestinian women's resilience and a protest against the intersecting burdens of occupation and patriarchy. Women's organizations march through Ramallah, Nablus, and Gaza City.