Countries: World, Jordan, Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen Source: United Nations Population Fund Please refer to the attached file. The 2026 Middle East conflict is inflicting a disproportionate toll on women and girls — yet their experiences remain largely invisible in crisis analysis and response. This UNFPA Call to Action examines the cascading socioeconomic impacts across the region, from collapsed health systems and rising gender-based violence to food insecurity and shrinking civic space, urging governments, donors, and civil society to embed gender equity at every stage of humanitarian response.
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