Algerian Radio
UN Women stated that more than 38,000 women and girls were martyred in the Gaza Strip by the end of last year, averaging 47 martyrs per day, as a result of the war of genocide committed by the Zionist occupation forces in the Strip since October 7, 2023.
A report released by the organization yesterday, Friday, showed that 22,000 women and 16,000 girls were martyred between October 2023 and December 2025, as a result of Zionist aerial bombardment and ground military operations.
The report added that "despite the ceasefire announcement last October, reports indicate the ongoing killing of women and girls in recent months, confirming that the threats to their lives persist."
The organization called for commitment to the ceasefire and international law, as well as providing humanitarian aid on a large scale and without obstacles. Furthermore, it emphasized the necessity of providing protection for women and girls who continue to face severe suffering.
Mrs. Sofia Calltorp, Chief of Humanitarian Action at UN Women, emphasized in a press briefing in Geneva: "The victims are more than just numbers. They were mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends, deeply loved by those around them. They were individuals with their own lives and dreams."
In addition to the shocking toll of martyrs, the report noted that approximately 11,000 women and girls have suffered lifelong disabilities.
Calltorp stated that this war "has reshaped the family structure, with women now heading tens of thousands of families after losing their husbands. They are supporting their families without income, without support, and without the ability to access essential services."
She pointed out that "the situation has been exacerbated by the recent military escalation in the Middle East, as the closure of crossings and restrictions on humanitarian aid access have further limited the availability of life-saving support."
The UN official emphasized the necessity of respecting international law, imposing accountability for committed violations, and ensuring protection for women and girls. She stressed that humanitarian aid must reach those in need on a large scale and without any obstacles, and that women and girls must be at the heart of response and recovery efforts.
