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UN Women Warns of Unprecedented Impact on Women and Girls in Gaza Crisis

In the midst of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, UN Women has issued a “Gender Alert” report highlighting the disproportionate impact on women and girls. With at least 24,620 Palestinians killed, about 70% are estimated to be women and children. The crisis has led to nearly one million displaced women and girls facing precarious shelter conditions. UN Women estimates around…