List of Abbreviations GANHRI: the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions ICESCR : the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ICHR : the Independent Commission for Human Rights ILO : the International Liberation Organisation MoC: the Ministry of Culture MoH : The Ministry of Health MoL : the Ministry of Labour MoSD: The Ministry of Social Development PA: the Palestinian Authority PCBS: the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics PLC : the Palestinian Legislative Council SCC : the Supreme Constitutional Court TVET: technical and vocational education and training WHO : World Health Organisation 3