UN Population Fund finds violence against women and early, forced marriages have severely escalated in Gaza.

The UN Population Fund has reported a significant surge in instances of violence against women in Gaza. The agency's findings indicate a concerning rise in the challenges and dangers faced by women within the territory, signaling a serious deterioration of their safety.

Additionally, the UN Population Fund has highlighted a severe escalation in the number of early marriages taking place. This alarming trend is mirrored by a similar severe escalation observed in the prevalence of forced marriages. These reports collectively underscore a worsening humanitarian situation concerning women's rights and well being in Gaza.