2 billion women and girls globally lack social protection, including cash benefits, healthcare, and maternity support.

A UN Women report reveals that 2 billion women and girls globally lack access to social protection, including cash benefits, healthcare, and maternity support. This disparity leaves them more vulnerable to poverty, with over 63% giving birth without maternity benefits—94% in sub-Saharan Africa. The report highlights that women in fragile contexts are 7.7 times more likely to live in extreme poverty and calls for governments to prioritize gender-responsive social protection measures.

October 15, 2024
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