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UN reports over 38,000 women and girls died in Gaza war

2 sources · 18 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

UN Women reported that over 38,000 women and girls died in Gaza between October 2023 and December 2025. The number represents an average of 47 deaths daily during the conflict. Deaths continued even after the ceasefire.

The war in Gaza began in October 2023 and lasted two years until a ceasefire was reached in October 2025, but violence has not completely stopped. The conflict represented an escalation between Israel and Hamas, with Israel stating that its operations aim to prevent attacks by the militant group.

1. What we know (5)

Over 38,000 women and girls died in the Gaza war between October 2023 and December 2025

2 sources CNN Brasil O Globo

An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed daily during the conflict

2 sources CNN Brasil O Globo

Deaths continued after the ceasefire

2 sources CNN Brasil O Globo

About 1 million women and girls are displaced in Gaza

2 sources CNN Brasil O Globo

More than 500,000 women lack access to essential health services

2 sources CNN Brasil O Globo
2. Where coverage thins out (3)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (2)

About 11,000 women and girls suffered serious injuries and now live with permanent disabilities

Reported by: O Globo
Did not cover: CNN Brasil

About 790,000 women and girls face critical or catastrophic levels of food insecurity

Reported by: O Globo
Did not cover: CNN Brasil

Conflicting versions (1)

Number of Palestinians killed since ceasefire

1 source — "Over 750 Palestinians were killed since the ceasefire": CNN Brasil
1 source — "Over 730 Palestinians were killed in the last six months": O Globo
3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

All sources

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