2009-08-31
Various international declarations have affirmed that the restriction on one’s freedom should not suspend the right to education; rather its fulfillment should be a matter of state responsibility. Israel however, continuously obstructs and denies that right to Palestinian female prisoners. Any form of structured education in Arabic, be it secondary or tertiary is prohibited. In that respect, girls under the age of 18 do not get any preferential treatment. In addition, Palestinian female prisoners are barred from access to vocational training. Books are allowed only once every three months and in very small quantities....
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Various international declarations have affirmed that the restriction on one’s freedom should not suspend the right to education; rather its fulfillment should be a matter of state responsibility. Israel however, continuously obstructs and denies that right to Palestinian female prisoners. Any form of structured education in Arabic, be it secondary or tertiary is prohibited. In that respect, girls under the age of 18 do not get any preferential treatment. In addition, Palestinian female prisoners are barred from access to vocational training. Books are allowed only once every three months and in very small quantities....
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