War in the Middle East Is Devastating the Global Aid System, and Women and Girls Are Paying the Price

In the weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran, the conflict in the Middle East has created massive humanitarian need while further shattering the aid system. Although a fragile ceasefire has led to tentative efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz, the reopening of the waterway rema...

War in the Middle East Is Devastating the Global Aid System, and Women and Girls Are Paying the Price

In the weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran, the conflict in the Middle East has created massive humanitarian need while further shattering the aid system. Although a fragile ceasefire has led to tentative efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz, the reopening of the waterway remains politically contested, with few ships able to safely transit. 

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