News Center — Women's organizations around the world are facing increasing pressures with the decline in international funding, threatening the continuity of protection and support programs they provide to the most vulnerable groups and raising fears of the closure of a growing number of these institutions in the coming period.

UN Women revealed in a new report titled "Beyond Breaking Point," released today, Friday, July 10, that cuts in official development assistance have led to a significant decline in the capacity of women's organizations operating in conflict and crisis zones to provide their services, resulting in approximately one million women and girls losing access to vital support since January 2025.

The report drew on data from 855 organizations across 52 countries. The findings showed that 84 percent of these organizations recorded a notable increase in demand for their services, while approximately 90 percent confirmed they were no longer able to meet growing needs, with expectations that two out of every five organizations will close in the coming year due to funding shortages.

The report explained that funding cuts have directly impacted protection, healthcare, and psychological support services, contributing to rising poverty rates, increasing numbers of girls dropping out of education, and the expansion of violence against women and girls in conflict-affected communities.

UN Women urged in its report the strengthening of funding for women's organizations and support for their continued operation, affirming that they represent a fundamental pillar in humanitarian response and the protection of women and girls in crisis zones.