World: Gender alert: The immediate and long-term impact of the military escalation in the Middle East on women and girls

Country: World Source: UN Women Please refer to the attached file. Introduction Military escalation in the Middle East is reshaping the lives, rights, and futures of women and girls, with immediate and long-term consequences. Since 28 February 2026, thousands of people have been killed or injured, millions have been displaced, access to essential services and supplies has become increasingly limited, and livelihoods have been severely disrupted.