Response in the Occupied Palestinian Territory report has revealed that about 493 000 women and girls have been displaced from their homes in Gaza due to the ongoing conflict.
UN Women said that the violence has tragically resulted in a growing number of widows, as an estimated 900 women have become the heads of households following their male partner’s death.
UN Women Deputy Executive Director Sarah Hendriks called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid, including food, water, fuel and health supplies.
“It is imperative that we ensure immediate access to services for women and girls and ensure the prevention of gender-based violence. As the international community seeks to respond to this crisis, we must also wholeheartedly support and invest in women-led organisations which are at…
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Cape Times (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2023-10-23