The massive earthquakes that struck eastern Türkiye on 6 February 2023 directly affected some 9.1 million people across 11 provinces.

Following the immediate response which was covered by the UN-led Earthquake Flash Appeal, the scale of needs remains critical, especially for the most vulnerable groups. Women and girls in the aftermath of such disasters are typically robbed of the ability to take charge of their bodies, lives and futures. In the aftermath of this crisis, gender inequality is putting women’s and girls’ health and well-being at risk.

UNFPA has developed a Recovery & Resilience Action Plan covering the period from 1 June 2023 until the end of 2025. In total, $42 million USD is required to continue supporting women, girls and groups with specialized needs.