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Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds

An agency report details the surging reports of gender-based violence and forced marriages among women and girls in Gaza due to the protracted conflict and displacement.

First tracked September 23, 2026 at 6:35 AM CDT · Latest material update September 23, 2026 at 10:55 AM CDT

September 23, 2026 at 10:55 AM CDT

UN Finds Surge in Violence Against Women and Girls in Gaza

Reports from the UN Population Fund reveal a sharp surge in violence against women and girls in Gaza, including escalating rates of early and forced marriage, highlighting the severe breakdown of social structures amid the conflict.