Three years after the war on Tigray officially ended, women and girls continue to face life-threatening risks, including child marriage, sexual exploitation, gender-based violence, trafficking and child labor, according to a new report submitted to the United Nations.
The 64-page submission, prepared by Gender Empowerment Movement Tigray details the widespread post-war devastation, systemic breakdowns and persistent threats to women and children. GEM Tigray urged urgent international intervention to protect vulnerable populations and restore basic social systems.
GEM Tigray warns that small-scale interventions such as awareness campaigns or one-off cash transfers are insufficient to reverse this trend. Instead, it calls for comprehensive, multi-sectoral programs combining education, legal protection, and community-based support.