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UN Women survey: 90% of local women-led groups financially hit; nearly half expect to close
Summary
UN Women reported that a global survey of more than 400 local women-led organizations in crisis settings found 90% had their operations financially impacted and nearly half expected to close within six months without more support.
U.N. Women released survey results indicating widespread funding shortfalls among local women-led organizations working in crisis settings. The agency said the survey reached more than 400 organizations in 44 countries.
The briefing quoted U.N. Women’s findings that 90% of those organizations reported being financially impacted by reductions in funding and that nearly half expected to shut down within six months. Most respondents reported they have already reduced staff and suspended key services.
U.N. spokespeople stressed that the services provided by women’s organizations are lifelines for women and girls in crisis settings and called for more support and resources to prevent further closures.
The briefing cited the survey in the context of broader concerns about funding constraints to humanitarian operations and the need to preserve local capacities that support vulnerable populations.
