Conflict has been on the rise globally, with 2025 seeing the highest number of state-based conflicts since 1946. This has resulted in a significant number of fatalities, with approximately 255,000 deaths recorded across all conflict types. The impact of conflict is not uniform, with men and women being affected in different ways.

Women, in particular, are impacted by conflict in distinct ways, shaped by their social roles and vulnerabilities. Further information on the effects of conflict on women can be found through the Uppsala Conflict Data Program and the Peace Research Institute Oslo, which has published a policy brief on the topic, focusing on regional disparities and patterns of violence.