The Design Guidelines for Safe and Inclusive Public Spaces in Palestine is a strategic and technical reference developed by UN-Habitat in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government under the HAYA Joint Programme funded by the Government of Canada. This document provides a comprehensive framework for Local Government Units (LGUs) to plan and design public spaces that are safe, inclusive, and accessible for all, particularly women, girls, children, older persons, and persons with…

The use of the public space methodology will enhance the sustainability, replicability and scaling-up of the achievements of UN-Habitat’s interventions under the HAYA Joint: Eliminating Violence Against Women in the West Bank and Gaza Strip funded by the government of Canada. The Public Space Assessment, Design and Management Methodology is a comprehensive guide for local governments and illustrates the process of developing safe and inclusive public spaces for all. The methodology covers city-…

This framework represents a comprehensive guide for Arab countries emerging from conflict and crisis situations to design and implement sustainable reconstruction activities that accelerate efforts towards building forward better. Drawing on analyses of over 100 reports and consultations with multiple stakeholders across relevant sectors, including government officials, planners, investors, and others, in Iraq, Libya, the State of Palestine, Sudan, and elsewhere, the framework serves as an…