UN Women Report Reveals Over 38,000 Women and Girls Killed During Gaza War
A comprehensive report released by UN Women on April 17, 2026, estimates that more than 38,000 women and girls were killed in the Gaza Strip between October 2023 and the ceasefire in late 2025. The report, titled 'The Cost of the War in Gaza on Women and Girls,' highlights that an average of 47 females were killed daily during the conflict. The findings emphasize the disproportionate impact of Israeli military operations on civilian female populations.
Date: April 17, 2026
Location: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: humanitarian
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Indian Express