Percentage of women killed in armed conflicts doubles in one year
Briefly

Hekma Hamed Guma Khater recalls the tragic moment of losing her mother and brothers in a violent attack, underscoring the devastating impact of conflict on families.
The 2023 U.N. report reveals that 40% of civilian deaths in armed conflicts were women, marking a significant rise from the previous year, amid escalating violence.
Pablo Castillo highlights the alarming trends in civilian casualties, attributing the increase in female mortality to disregard for international law and geopolitical tensions.
The U.N. Secretary-General's report indicates a staggering 33,443 civilian deaths in 2023, a 72% increase from 2022, largely due to new conflicts like the Gaza war.
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