UNFPA is responding to the earthquakes in Türkiye by scaling up services with partners to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls, including to give birth safely and to live free from violence and abuse.

On 6 February 2023, two big earthquakes with 7.8 and 7.6 magnitudes, respectively, hit areas of Türkiye and neighbouring countries. UNFPA appeals for $19.7 million to support the immediate acute response and initiate recovery of SRH ($11.7 million) and GBV services ($ 8 million).  

On 6 February 2023, two big earthquakes with 7.8 and 7.6 magnitudes, respectively, hit areas of Türkiye and neighbouring countries. UNFPA is providing reproductive health services and helping to prevent, and respond to, gender-based violence.