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Ramallah, State of Palestine, 5 August 2021 – To enhance the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals and to reduce vulnerability of girls and women to violence, UN-Habitat and partners have launched a project to create a social gathering space in the neighborhood.

The social space allows for small-scale planting by the women to resemble familiar environments in which they can grow herbs and climb plants placed on two arches that mirror the existing façade of an old house surrounding the site.

The design concept is inspired by the vernacular architectural style found in the old city of Ramallah, as the site is perceived to be a public courtyard that imitates traditional inner courts (Al Housh) surrounded by residential units for the extended family.

To improve the accessibility and inclusivity, parts of the original stone wall (Sinsilah) in the site were removed to create access for women with strollers and people with disabilities. The removed stones were utilized to build the seats.

The project particularly supports Sustainable Development Goal 11 calling for universal access to safe, inclusive, accessible, green, and public spaces, particularly for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities.