Central African Republic Situation Report - June 2025

In June 2025, the humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) remained fragile amid ongoing conflict, flooding, and worsening insecurity. Armed incursions from neighboring Sudan contributed to civilian casualties and the displacement of thousands in already vulnerable regions like Vakaga and Ouham-Fafa. Localized flooding in Gbazara further compounded hardships, particularly for female-headed households. Displacement continues to expose women and girls to increased protection risks, poor sanitation, and limited access to essential maternal care. At the same time, negotiations between the government and armed groups faced setbacks due to internal conflict within one of the factions, and a deadly stampede at a high school in Bangui resulted in dozens of student deaths and injuries, prompting an urgent psychosocial response.

UNFPA continued to lead in the response for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and gender-based violence (GBV), reaching 860 people with SRH services through a combination of mobile and static clinics. This included antenatal and postnatal care and the distribution of dignity kits during menstrual hygiene campaigns. GBV prevention and response reached over 5,600 individuals, with 2,046 women and girls supported through seven safe spaces across the country. These spaces provided life skills training, peer-led vocational education, and psychosocial support. Income-generating activities trained over 770 participants to improve household resilience, and targeted awareness sessions helped increase access to services and strengthen decision-making capabilities among adolescent girls and women.

Despite these achievements, UNFPA faces a severe funding shortfall. Of the $16.6 million required to deliver life-saving SRH and GBV services in CAR this year, only $2.6 million had been received by the end of June — just 16 percent of the total need. Without an urgent injection of funds, the ability to sustain and expand critical services, particularly in high-risk and underserved areas like Ouadah, is at serious risk. Continued support is essential to protect the health, safety, and dignity of women and girls across CAR.