Millions of women, girls and marginalised people around the world are bearing the brunt of conflicts and crises around the world – and cuts to sexual and reproductive health will hit them hardest, stripping away vital support where it’s needed most.
Complications from pregnancy and childbirth are already the leading cause of death for girls aged 15 to 19 worldwide. Every day, around 800 women die from preventable pregnancy-related causes. In countries facing conflict – like Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine – women and girls are often paying the highest price. They are facing widespread sexual violence, giving birth in bomb shelters, and being forced to endure labour without pain relief.
