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Humanitarian Aid Cuts Threaten Women and Girls Worldwide

5/29/2025

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In 2025, devastating cuts to humanitarian aid budgets are hitting women and girls in crisis zones hard. The UNFPA warns that dwindling funds threaten crucial services like reproductive healthcare and safe spaces. Meanwhile, UN Women reveals that half of women-led organizations face closure, putting millions at risk. A staggering $1.4 billion is urgently needed across 57 countries.

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In 2025, devastating cuts to humanitarian aid budgets are hitting women and girls in crisis zones hard. The UNFPA warns that dwindling funds threaten crucial services like reproductive healthcare and safe spaces. Meanwhile, UN Women reveals that half of women-led organizations face closure, putting millions at risk. A staggering $1.4 billion is urgently needed across 57 countries.