UN Women Warns Middle East Escalation Could Push 11.7 Million More Women and Girls into Food Insecurity

A new UN Women analysis indicates that an additional 11.7 million women and girls could face food insecurity by the end of 2026 due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz. These factors are driving up food prices and straining livelihoods and household resources across 28 analyzed countries.