Yemen Monitor | Newsroom:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has warned that the number of people affected by the humanitarian crisis in Yemen has reached 19.5 million—an increase of 1.3 million compared to last year—highlighting urgent needs in healthcare and humanitarian services.
According to the latest figures, approximately 4.9 million women of reproductive age are in need of health and support services, including more than 680,000 pregnant women. The report underscores the critical need to strengthen reproductive healthcare amid a deteriorating health infrastructure and worsening economic conditions.
In its ongoing efforts, the UNFPA reported reaching over 450,000 individuals during the first quarter of 2025, providing life-saving reproductive health care in response to the needs of women and girls affected by the ongoing conflict.
Support services included 126 health facilities, 44 safe spaces, 8 shelters, 6 youth centers, as well as mental health centers.
However, despite these achievements, ongoing funding shortages threaten the continuity of these essential services. UN officials warn that life-saving support for 1.5 million women and girls may be suspended if funding gaps persist, reflecting the serious challenges facing humanitarian relief efforts.
The escalating conflict, continued attacks in the Red Sea, and ongoing airstrikes are further complicating the humanitarian landscape. These developments reinforce the urgent need for coordinated international efforts to meet rising needs and ensure the protection of women and girls amid these dire conditions.
