A new UN Women report has warned that more than one million women have lost access to critical assistance since January 2025 due to ongoing conflicts and cuts in humanitarian funding. The report, “Beyond the Breaking Point,” surveyed 855 women-led and women’s rights organisations across 52 crisis-hit countries. It found that 84% of organisations are facing increased demand for services, while nearly 90% are unable to meet current needs. Around 40% fear they may shut down within the next year due to financial shortages. The decline in official development assistance has severely affected women’s support programmes, with major donors including the US, Germany, the UK, France, and Japan contributing to the drop. UN Women warned that reduced funding is leaving survivors of violence, displaced women, and vulnerable communities without essential protection and care. The report also highlighted a rise in gender-based violence, with many organisations reporting increased cases and fewer safe spaces for survivors. UN officials urged stronger global commitment to ensure women and girls in conflict zones continue receiving vital support.

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