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UN: 11.7M women and girls face food insecurity
The United Nations Women agency has warned that approximately 11.7 million women and girls across 28 countries may face food insecurity by the end of 2026, as a result of ongoing escalation in the Middle East and disturbances in the Strait of Hormuz, which have led to rising food prices and livelihoods being affected. The total number of people facing food insecurity is expected to increase to around 22 million in an average impact scenario, with women and girls making up 53% of this figure—adding to the roughly 208 million women and girls currently suffering from malnutrition or food insecurity. Countries such as Sudan, Yemen, and Palestine are facing high levels of risk due to conflicts, displacement, and economic fragility. The agency emphasized that women often bear the brunt of crises, reducing their consumption and sacrificing meals to meet their families’ needs. It called for a comprehensive response that includes boosting food and cash assistance, protection programs, and livelihoods support, especially in the most vulnerable areas, along with the importance of better data collection to identify the most affected groups. It also underscored the necessity of achieving peace and stability through diplomatic efforts to support political solutions, alongside humanitarian actions.
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