Gaza is facing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe. 45,000+ people have been killed, 70% of whom were women and children.

Nearly 1.9 million people have been displaced multiple times amid relentless bombardments. The health care system is close to collapse. Only 17 of 36 hospitals are partially functional, while 84% of health care facilities have been destroyed amid a dire shortage of medical supplies, fuel, and food.

Women and girls in Gaza, including 50,000 pregnant women, have been left without the essentials to survive. As winter sets in, food is insufficient, shelter items are in extremely short supply, water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions are deteriorating even further, and the already alarming rates of food insecurity and malnutrition are worsening.

Despite the mounting challenges, UNFPA has delivered sustained aid since conflict erupted last year. UNFPA reached over 98,000 people in November alone, including:

• 25,000 people who received lifesaving sexual and reproductive health services
• 60,000 individuals who received violence protection services
• 17,415 women and girls who received UNFPA Dignity Kits

As we near the end of the year, our 2024 Flash Appeal is still not fully funded. Through December 31st, your gift to help us close the gap will have DOUBLE the impact thanks to generous donors who are matching gifts up to $200,000.

In Gaza’s moment of need, will you make a 2X-matched gift to deliver lifesaving care to women and girls impacted by crisis in Gaza and wherever help is needed most?

We condemn the violence in Lebanon, Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel, and echo the UN Secretary-General’s call for a sustained humanitarian ceasefire and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages by Hamas. The suffering must end and peace must prevail.

Thank you for being there for women and girls.

— USA for UNFPA