In Yemen, the devastating repercussions of climate change, exacerbated by an eight-year-long war, have taken a severe toll. The impact is particularly pronounced for women, as the combination of insufficient access to food, water, and healthcare, coupled with heightened levels of stress and overexertion, poses significant risks to pregnancies and childbirth. This blog shares the story of Umm Mahra, a pregnant mother, shedding light on the hardships she and her family face and underscoring the urgent need for assistance in the country.

This report highlights the impacts of the Deyr rainy season (occurring between October and December), which has begun in parts of Somalia, causing displacement, loss of life, and destruction. Women and children are disproportionately affected during times of flooding. Based on current statistics, the projected month-long flooding is expected to increase the number of miscarriages by up to 374 cases (in November alone), 57 stillbirths, and 499 pregnancy/newborn complications.

Migrants and women are among the groups that are at greater risk for and disproportionately affected by disasters. However, despite the large body of evidence that analyzes their vulnerability separately, disaster research that targets migrant women is scant. This scoping review aims to analyze the published scientific literature related to the vulnerability of migrant women and the consequent negative impact they experience during disasters.

Bangladesh is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. Many people, especially women and children, have lost their lives and their houses to cyclones and are still bearing the scars. This collection of photos provides a glimpse into the struggles that women, girls, and vulnerable groups of people face during disasters across Bangladesh, as well as the support provided by UNFPA through our partners and donors to ensure no one is left behind.

Global crises such as climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and conflict are widening inequalities everywhere, especially for women and girls, refugees, and internally displaced people. This report represents 6,299 survey respondents (4,610 women) from nine countries and shares survey findings and insights from 26 rapid gender analyses and assessments conducted in 2022, providing insights into the gendered power dynamics and experiences of women and men, boys and girls in conflict, natural disasters, and other crises.