Global gendered impacts of the Ukraine crisis on energy access and food security and nutrition

This UN Policy report examines the impact of the 2022 war between Ukraine and Russia on women and girls. The report focuses chiefly on sexual violence against women, food insecurity and malnutrition, and energy poverty. The report shows that not has the war caused an increase in sexual violence, but that women’s food security and nutrition is disproportionately jeopardized. Additionally, the report shows that energy poverty has resulted in unequal impacts on gender equality and women’s rights by creating inequitable access to energy. After reviewing the available evidence, this report in combination with the UN Secretary-General’s publications on the war in Ukraine, recommends urgent attention to the consequences on women and girls. The report concludes by presenting further recommendations on essential measures to achieve the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Developmental Goals.