The devastating impact of mass evacuation orders in Gaza on women and girls

UNFPA Palestine
Aug 24, 2024

The devastating impact of mass evacuation orders in Gaza on women and girls


As the war on Gaza continues, mass evacuation orders issued by the Israeli military have become an ongoing daily routine, uprooting nearly 90 percent of Gaza’s residents since October 2023. This relentless displacement, often multiple times, has left Palestinians with nowhere safe to turn, stripping them of the basic necessities required to survive. Women and girls, including pregnant and lactating women and adolescent girls, are among the most vulnerable, facing unprecedented challenges to their health and safety.

An escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza

The scale of displacement is staggering. Nearly two million people have been forced from their homes since October 2023. This mass displacement has not only devastated families but also severely disrupted humanitarian operations, with at least 24 humanitarian organizations reporting forced displacement of staff and interrupted support services.