NEW YORK – The regional director of the
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for the Arab States, Laila Baker, said she
couldn't find the right words to describe the "catastrophic situation in
Gaza and the complete loss of humanity." She added that Gaza is going
through "unprecedented brutality unparalleled in recent human
history" and that "2.2 million people, including 50,000
pregnant women, 5,500 of whom are about to give birth, have been trapped in Gaza for a
month."
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According to Al Mamlaka, Baker expressed her
concern about "the targeting of hospitals and medical staff," stating
that these actions worsen the situation for pregnant women. The
UNFPA team on
the ground is doing everything in its power to support pregnant women with
modest assistance that can "make a difference between life and
death."
The UN official also warned of the plight of
girls in overcrowded shelters for displaced people, which lack privacy. She
said, "I can't imagine how a 12- or 14-year-old girl deals with this
situation. Sometimes, due to the lack of water, bathrooms, or necessary items
for these girls, parents have started giving their daughters some form of grain
to stop menstruation. This disruption of a natural process in a girl's body can
affect her normal life and have lasting psychological effects."
She emphasized that "when we talk about
the delivery of humanitarian resources, it's not just about the material
aspect; it's about human dignity that we must preserve. To maintain this
dignity, it's essential for authorities to push for a ceasefire, allowing
people to return to their homes so that this young girl can live with her
family in her house with access to water, education, and health, ensuring she
can protect herself and grow up in peace."
Baker underlined that "the most crucial
thing now is to stop the ceasefire and not only allow the entry of aid but also
the rebuilding of Gaza, assisting the people in staying safely in their homes
without fear."
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