To mark International Women's Day 2026 and on the occasion of Europe Day, the EU Representative Office, in partnership with EUPOL COPPS, hosted a high-level EU Talks Networking Event on 04 May, in Ramallah.

The initiative reflects the European Union's enduring commitment to equality, rule of law, and inclusive governance.

The events included a TEDx-Style part with the participation of inspirational women from Palestinian justice and security sector institutions who have transformed opportunities into tangible impact, within the framework of the Peace and Security Agenda.

The Palestinian Minister for Women Affairs, Muna Al-Khalili and the Palestinian Minister of Justice Sharhabeel Yousef Al Zaeem, participated in the talks.

“Ensuring access to justice for all women and girls is not symbolic – it’s a duty, and it defines the work of EUPOL COPPS” said EUPOL COPPS’ Head of Mission (HoM), who participated in a discussion panel on Introducing “Rights. Justice. Action”, with the Head of the Office of the EU Representative (West Bank and Gaza – EUREP), Alexandre Stutzmann, and Dr. Dalal Irikat.

Other panels focused on “Rights; Women and Security”, “Justice; From Law to Practice and “Action” Women as Peace actors”.

On the occasion, EUPOL COPPS’ HoM underlined the importance of “action”, mentioning concrete EUPOL COPPS’ led initiatives/engagements such as the Female Prosecutors' Network, the Female Lawyers' Network, and the continuous support to the Policewomen's Network.

EUPOL COPPS has contributed to strengthening women's leadership across the Palestinian justice chain, alongside reinforced responses to gender-based violence and public outreach on prevention and protection, thereby promoting the notion of women as drivers of change.

Discussions such as EU Talks: Palestinian Women Shaping Justice and Peace reflect a clear reality: advancing women's rights requires institutional reform, professional capacity, and strong partnerships with civil society. Yet gaps remain. Structural barriers, and uneven accountability continue to limit progress.

EUPOL COPPS’ and the EU’s commitment aims at supporting Palestinian institutions that ensure equal protection, meaningful participation, and justice that works for every woman and girl. Because when justice works for women, it works for everyone.

A digital awareness campaign under the UN Women theme: ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls was part of this initiative.