Mothers in Gaza are struggling to feed their children

Published on: 12/05/2025

Giving birth shouldn't be a fight for survival.

In Gaza, Nisma had to flee her home pregnant and now struggles to feed her newborn.

Hear her story and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is supporting mothers during humanitarian crises.

Mothers in Gaza deserve to give birth safely

Published on: 05/05/2025

Every mother deserves a safe birth.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t the case for Adlah, who had to deliver her baby under bombardment and displacement in Gaza.

Hear her story and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is supporting mothers during humanitarian crises.

Resources

Palestine Situation Report #16 - March 2025

Resource date: Apr 2025

Author: UNFPA Palestine

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News

Between siege and survival: The unheard struggles of mothers in the West Bank

A woman stands amid the rubble of her home following a raid by the Israel forces in Jenin, in Palestine’s West Bank. ©UNFPA Palestine/Media Clinic
  • 11 April 2025
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Press Release

Women in Gaza cut off from accessing maternal health supplies as aid blockade enters fourth week

25 March 2025

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News

“Every pregnancy these days is a struggle”: Restoring life-saving healthcare in Gaza

A temporary health centre in the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza is supported by UNFPA through health workers, essential medicine and equipment. © UNFPA / Yasmeen Sous
  • 10 March 2025
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Resources

Palestine Situation Report #15 - February 2025

Resource date: Mar 2025

Author: UNFPA Palestine

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News

Surviving Gaza: The silent struggles of adolescent girls

Adolescent girls in Gaza face overwhelming challenges, with many grappling with trauma, displacement, and a critical need for psychosocial support to navigate the emotional toll of the war. Photo © Hosni Salah
  • 23 January 2025
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Crisis in Gaza remains dire despite ceasefire

Published on: 14/02/2025

A fragile ceasefire in Gaza has provided a desperately needed respite for Palestinians, but the humanitarian crisis remains dire.

Women and girls are calling on the international community to ensure that peace prevails.

Nestor Owomuhangi, UNFPA Representative in Palestine, stresses why UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—needs more funding to continue providing women and girls in need with life-saving support.

See how you can help too. 

Resources

Palestine Situation Report #14 - January 2024

Resource date: Feb 2025

Author: UNFPA Palestine

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