Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Power, is one of the holiest days of the year for Muslim communities, and it is just two days away.

Unfortunately, millions of women and children will be observing this holiday under the threat of death, destruction, and fear.

Violence has resumed in Gaza, and airstrikes are destroying homes, hospitals, and religious centers. Hundreds of people have died, the majority of whom are women and children.

Our efforts to provide lifesaving aid to the people of Gaza and beyond are essential. Please help us support women and girls by making an emergency donation today.

For women like Roozan Abu Jbarah, UNFPA’s maternity clinics have been a lifeline. While pregnant, she worried: “I’m most concerned about the baby’s health, because the basic things haven’t been available.”

Since war first broke out in Gaza, UNFPA has provided antibiotics and essential medicines for pregnancy, childbirth, and more. Our medical services have supported blood transfusions, caesarian deliveries, and other healthcare needs. 

But with conflict resuming — and with the loss of funding from the U.S. government, our ability to provide lifesaving care is more challenging.

While women and girls in Gaza and beyond prepare to honor their holiest day, the Night of Power, will you extend your support to UNFPA to help us support wartorn regions like Gaza?

May the upcoming Night of Power bring peace, healing, and protection to all those suffering.

We condemn the violence in Lebanon, Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel, and hope for a sustained humanitarian ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages by Hamas, and an end to the violence. The suffering must end and peace must prevail.

— USA for UNFPA