Structural neglect and gendered impacts define Yemen’s humanitarian crisis
Original framing: “Women and girls caught up in Yemen’s ‘forgotten crisis’ bear the heaviest toll as funding falls” — UN News
Scientific evidence shows that reproductive health services are not only a matter of individual well-being but also a critical component of conflict resilience. Disruptions in these services lead to increased maternal mortality, early marriage, and sexual violence, all of which are exacerbated in protracted conflicts.
Yemen’s humanitarian crisis is not merely a result of war but of systemic neglect, gender inequality, and geopolitical indifference.
Indigenous and cross-cultural health systems have long supported women’s reproductive needs, yet they are sidelined in favor of top-down, Western-led aid models. The crisis is compounded by the exclusion of women from peace and aid processes and the lack of investment in long-term development. To break this cycle, aid must be restructured to include local knowledge, prioritize gender equity, and address the root causes of conflict. Only through such a systemic shift can Yemen move toward sustainable peace and health resilience.