Gaza, June 17 (QNA) - The Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Palestine Nestor Owomuhangi warned of the continued deterioration in the situation of women and girls in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. He stressed that the humanitarian crisis, movement restrictions, escalating violence, and funding shortages are having a serious impact on women's physical and mental health.
In a press statement, Owomuhangi said that the situation in Gaza remains dire, despite a slight improvement compared to the most difficult periods during the war. He added that in the West Bank, access to health services is facing increasing challenges due to checkpoints and escalating settler violence.
He noted that UNFPA continues to support reproductive health services and protection programs for women, but is facing a substantial funding shortfall that threatens the continuity of these services. (QNA)