From Ukraine to Gaza: How women and children pay for man

In a man-made war, women and children, who are not even participating in the conflicts, are the ones who have to pay the higher price. In war zones, women and girls often face a harsh reality: their safety and rights take a backseat amid the chaos. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is no exception, with women expected to bear the heaviest burden both now and in the years to come. History—and current crises in places like the Sahel, Tigray, and Afghanistan—shows the same pattern: gender alone makes women and girls more vulnerable to sexual violence, physical and verbal abuse, and restricted access to essential resources, all while confronting life-threatening conditions on the frontlines. The world is now witnessing more wars than at any time since the end of World War II — and w