Chad is facing an intensifying humanitarian crisis marked by a sharp rise in displacement, resource scarcity, and cross-border risks. As of June 2025, over 2.2 million people are forcibly displaced, nearly 10 per cent of the national population. The eastern regions, particularly Wadi Fira and Ennedi East, are grappling with the arrival of more than 80,000 new Sudanese refugees, compounding already dire conditions. Women and girls, who make up a significant portion of the displaced, face heightened risks of gender-based violence (GBV), food insecurity, and inadequate access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. Escalating inter-communal tensions, outbreaks of violence like the one at Oure Cassoni camp, and looming threats of a cholera epidemic have further destabilized conditions.
In response, UNFPA has scaled up efforts to meet the urgent SRH and GBV needs of affected populations. In June alone, 14 reproductive health kits were distributed to mobile clinics, enabling care for nearly 35,000 people. Over 43,600 individuals received SRH services from UNFPA-deployed midwives, with antenatal, delivery, postnatal, and family planning care provided across eastern, southern, and lake provinces. UNFPA also delivered psychosocial support through 28 GBV specialists and 24 safe spaces, reaching over 16,000 individuals with prevention and response services. Additional interventions included awareness campaigns, the deployment of protection tents, and cross-sector coordination with humanitarian partners to address critical service gaps.
Despite these life-saving efforts, funding remains alarmingly insufficient. UNFPA requires $27 million to implement its 2025 response plan for SRH and GBV in Chad, yet only $2.5 million — less than 10 per cent — has been received. This US$25.2 million shortfall puts vital services at risk and endangers the health and well-being of thousands of women and girls across the country. Immediate and increased donor support is essential to sustain and scale up the humanitarian response.
