Women and girls in Gaza face devastation, says UN

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has delivered essential supplies to Gaza, including reproductive health materials, dignity kits, menstrual hygiene products, and support for newborns and mothers since the ceasefire.

However, the agency stresses that these efforts are far from sufficient, calling for greater funding and unrestricted access to those in need.

“Most importantly, we need to ensure that this ceasefire holds and that we’re able to deliver on what we are promising to women and girls,” said Nestor Owomuhangi, a UNFPA representative in Palestine.

“They are worried that the current cessation of hostilities may not last, and they are calling on us, the UN system and the international community to make sure that peace prevails.”

The situation remains dire, as Israel's destruction of homes and infrastructure has left countless women and girls struggling to access essential services, further deepening the humanitarian crisis.