This report from Gaza highlights key gender-based violence (GBV) trends for September 2024.

The humanitarian crisis in the occupied Palestinian territories remains dire, despite a temporary ceasefire that began on 19 January 2025. Gaza has witnessed mass destruction, with satellite data indicating that 60 per cent of buildings, including 92 per cent of homes and 88 per cent of schools, have been damaged or destroyed. An estimated 1.9 million people — 90 per cent of Gaza’s population — remain internally displaced, facing severe shortages of food, water, shelter, and healthcare.

Gaza is facing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe, with over 45,000 people killed, at least 111,000 injured, and nearly 1.9 million displaced multiple times, amid relentless bombardments. Women and children account for 70% of fatalities. Over 70% of Gaza’s infrastructure–from health services to water and sanitation– has been destroyed. Eighty percent (80%) of the Gaza strip is now a high risk area where people are forced to flee in search of the basics, especially in terms of safety.

The postpartum period is a critical time for mothers and newborns, who require essential hygiene and personal items, such as menstrual pads, clothes, and diapers, to ensure their well-being and health. Although these items are simple, they can significantly enhance well-being. Conversely, lacking these essentials can increase the risk of infections for mothers and newborns.