The United Nations has recently announced that since the beginning of 2025, at least one million women and girls around the world have lost access to vital services and support due to conflicts and crises.
In a statement, the organization noted that out of every ten women’s organizations operating in humanitarian crises, four expect to be forced to shut down within the next twelve months.
The statement highlighted that nearly 120 million women and girls globally are in need of humanitarian aid and support.
The United Nations emphasized that local women’s organizations, which are best positioned to reach and support women and girls, are facing severe financial resource shortages; many of these organizations operate in areas where international entities cannot be present or active.
Conflicts and humanitarian crises continue in various parts of the world, from Asia to Africa and Europe.
In Afghanistan, tens of thousands of women and girls have been affected by border conflicts between government forces and Pakistan, as well as humanitarian crises resulting from earthquakes.
According to previous concerns raised by international organizations, particularly the United Nations, conflicts and earthquakes have limited women’s access to healthcare services and humanitarian assistance.
