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Women and girls’ share of civilian war deaths doubles since 2021

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Briefings

A major UN report released on October 26, 2026, indicates that women and girls accounted for one in four civilian deaths in armed conflict last year, representing a doubling of their share compared to 2021. This finding highlights a significant gender disparity in conflict mortality, with the UN report serving as the primary source for these statistics.

Key points

• Women and girls accounted for one in four civilian deaths in armed conflict last year, a figure that doubled their share in 2021.
• The UN report released on October 26, 2026, is the primary source for these statistics regarding global conflict mortality.

Context

This analysis examines gender disparities in civilian mortality during armed conflict, using the UN report as the authoritative source for the 2026 data.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the UN report released on October 26, 2026, covering only civilian deaths in armed conflict last year. The report does not provide data on future trends or specific regional breakdowns.

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