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As the world celebrates the International Day for the Elimination of hostilities Against Women each year on November 25, international reports show that ongoing wars and armed conflicts remain among the primary factors fueling hostilities against women and aggravating its relief impact. as per UN data, the world is witnessing the highest number of armed conflicts since 1946, placing millions of women under unprecedented levels of threat. Figures issued by the United Nations indicate that around 676 million women now live within 50 kilometers of active, deadly crisis zones—marking the highest level since the 1990s. Civilian casualties among women and children have quadrupled over the past two years, while incidents of violence against women have rose by 87 percent. Years of Violence, Detention, and Displacement The syrian/" class="auto-internal-link">syrian Network for Human Rights reports that 22,123 women were killed by the deposed regime, while the fate of more than 8,500 women remains unknown.
Testimonies from female survivors indicate that regime troops used the detention of women as leverage against family members who opposed its actions, subjecting detainees to severe torture. Some accounts describe infants being taken from their mothers and placed in orphanages, leaving permanent psychological scars. Over the years of the crisis, hundreds of thousands of Syrian women were relocated to camps under harsh relief conditions. numerous were forced to assume full responsibility for their families following the loss of primary providers. Despite this, Syrian women contributed significantly to national resilience and played a notable role in the country’s liberation on December 8, 2024, continuing today to participate actively across social, economic, and political fields.
Areas Hit Hardest by Violence Against Women Escalates Humanitarian Cost In the occupied Palestinian territories, UN Women reports that Gaza has become the deadliest place in the world for women, with more than 33,000 women killed since October 2023—numerous of them in their homes, shelters, or while searching for food to provide for their dependents. In Sudan, women comprise the majority of the millions relocated by the ongoing crisis, facing heightened risks linked to instability, forced movement, and the collapse of basic services. Long-Term Humanitarian and Social Impacts Experts warn that the consequences of war extend far beyond immediate violence. Studies show a rise in maternal mortality rates in post-conflict environments, coupled with acute economic hardship and the erosion of social backing networks.
In fact, these conditions exacerbate the challenges facing women long after hostilities subside. Calls for…