UN Audit Highlights Need for Safer Humanitarian Access for Women in Gaza

A new Gender‑Based Violence Safety Audit released by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) examined how the conditions of displacement sites and humanitarian service settings in the Gaza Strip affect the safety of women and girls. The audit, based on field observations, service‑provider insights and the lived experiences of affected women, found that mere availability of services is insufficient; women must be able to reach and use them safely, confidentially and with dignity. The report translates these findings into concrete priorities for humanitarian leadership and partners, urging coordinated GBV risk mitigation across sectors, stronger accountability for safety in aid design and delivery, and meaningful participation of women and girls in decisions that shape their lives.