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World: At least one million women and girls lose access to critical support as aid cuts dismantle women’s organizations working in humanitarian crises
By UN Women at ReliefWeb
· July 10, 2026
· 5 min read
Countries: World, Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti . Beyond the Breaking Point, a new UN Women report published today on the impact of aid cuts, finds that at least one million women and girls have lost access to critical support since January 2025. The report is based on respons
Key takeaway Beyond the Breaking Point, a new UN Women report published today on the impact of aid cuts, finds that at least one million women and girls have lost access to critical support since January 2025.
Why this matters
The drastic reduction in aid has severe implications for the most vulnerable populations in humanitarian crises, with at least one million women and girls losing access to essential support. This comes at a time when the demand for services from women's organizations has increased, with 84 percent of surveyed organizations reporting a rise in need since January 2025. The collapse of these organizations will exacerbate existing crises, particularly in countries like Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Haiti, where they often operate in areas inaccessible to international actors. As women's organizations struggle to stay afloat, the consequences are far-reaching, with staff working without pay, rising burnout, and deteriorating mental health among the women and girls they serve. The long-term effects of these funding cuts will be felt for years to come, making it crucial for donors and policymakers to reassess their priorities and allocate resources to support these critical organizations.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Countries: World, Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti . Beyond the Breaking Point, a new UN Women report published today on the impact of aid cuts, finds that at least one million women and girls have lost access to critical support since January 2025. The report is based on respons
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