The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is now being described as hell on earth.

Among the 18,000 fatalities in Gaza, approximately 70% are women and children. Just take a look at these breathtaking statistics across Gaza and the West Bank:

Damaged and inoperable hospitals, lack of fuel and health supplies, and dire hygienic conditions heighten risks for maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality.

Pregnant and lactating women have higher daily water and caloric intake requirements. They require access to appropriate antenatal and postnatal care as well as nutritional support.

The continuity of these crucial sexual and reproductive health services — especially for the 8,000 pregnant women in the West Bank who will deliver in the next 30 days and whose movement is restricted — is only possible because of generous supporters like you.

But in the darkest of times, your emergency gifts are delivering:

• Dignity Kits to the more than 690,000 menstruating women and girls who have limited access to menstrual hygiene products


• Obstetric care to the 13,000 pregnant women who will give birth in the next 30 days


• Direct aid to survivors of violence and other vulnerable women and girls to manage their most essential needs

Will you rush in an emergency gift today?

UNFPA deeply regrets the end of the humanitarian pause in Gaza. We condemn the violence in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank, including all sexual violence against women, and echo the UN Secretary-General’s call for a sustained humanitarian ceasefire and for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages by Hamas.

Thank you for not looking away.

— USA for UNFPA