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World: Women Exposed to Armed Conflict, 1990–2025
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway According to recent data, 2025 was a particularly violent year, with a high number of state-based conflicts and fatalities.
In our area and worldwide, the effects of conflict are being felt. According to recent data, 2025 was a particularly violent year, with a high number of state-based conflicts and fatalities. The impact of conflict is not the same for everyone, with men and women experiencing different forms of harm.
Women, in particular, are affected in distinct ways due to their social roles and vulnerabilities. Further details on the consequences of conflict, especially for women, can be found through the Uppsala Conflict Data Program and other sources, including a recent policy brief that highlights regional disparities and patterns of violence.
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Category: disaster Published: August 5, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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