At least 47 women, girls killed each day in Gaza: UN Women calls for ‘full’ ceasefire
Indian Express·4d ago·Fear
What Happened
UN Women reports 38,000 women and girls killed in Gaza between October 2023 and December 2025, averaging 47 deaths daily. The report states over 22,000 women and 16,000 girls died from Israeli air bombardment and military operations. A ceasefire took effect in October 2025, though sporadic violence continues. UN Women Chief Sofia Calltorp emphasized this represents the highest proportion of female deaths in Gaza's conflict history.
Key Entities
UN WomenGazaIsraelHamasSofia CalltorpOctober 2023December 2025