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UN Women’s latest analysis estimates that more than 28,000 women and girls have been killed in Gaza since the onset of hostilities in October 2023.
International Women’s Day is a chance to rise and demand action and to deliver on the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action to make the world equal and better for everyone.
On 8 March 2025, join us to celebrate International Women’s Day under the theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”
Adopted in 1995 by 189 countries, the Beijing Declaration calls upon governments, the international community and civil society, including non-governmental organizations and the private sector, to take strategic action.
Following the 7 October 2023 brutal attack by Hamas on Israel, and the ensuing Israeli military bombardment of Gaza, UN Women has worked to analyse the differentiated impact on women, men, boys, and girls, to ensure adequate responses to their needs.
🔖 Statements
There is no pathway to peace that does not begin with the protection of women and girls
22 May 2025 | SPEECH
Gaza’s Women and Girls Are Running Out of Time
11 April 2025 | JOINT STATEMENT
UN Women Arab States Statement on the Situation in Gaza
19 March 2025 | STATEMENT
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Tweets by @unwomenarabicOn average, one woman and one girl in Gaza have been killed every hour over the past 19 months.
— Sima Bahous (@unwomenchief) May 19, 2025
We continue to call for an immediate ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian access, and the release of all hostages.https://t.co/LXoVJFQSsP
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