Sofia Calltorp

At least 1 million women have lost access to humanitarian aid due to funding cuts over the past 18 months, according to UN Women. The agency reports 84% of women's organizations surveyed saw increased needs since January 2025, with 90% unable to meet current demands and one in five facing potential closure.

At least 1 million women have lost access to humanitarian aid due to funding cuts over the last 18 months, according to UN Women. The Trump administration in the United States, the largest U.N. donor, initiated foreign aid cutbacks in January 2025, impacting women’s organizations globally. Surveys show 84% of these organizations report increased needs, with 90% unable to meet current demands and 20% facing potential shutdowns.

Women in eastern Congo are primarily caring for Ebola patients without adequate protective gear, increasing their risk of infection. The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no approved treatment or vaccine, has caused 363 confirmed cases and 62 deaths in Congo, with women historically disproportionately affected in outbreaks.