Venezuela Earthquakes — Humanitarian Update

Reporting period: 25 June – 6 July 2026

This humanitarian update examines the differentiated impact of the earthquakes in Venezuela on women and girls and identifies the key priorities for integrating the gender dimension into the humanitarian response. The report highlights risks such as gender-based violence, the increased burden of unpaid care work, barriers to accessing health services, and the impacts on mental health and livelihoods.

It also outlines the actions led by UN Women in collaboration with women-led organizations, the United Nations system, and other partners, and calls for strengthened funding and coordination to support an inclusive recovery that addresses the specific needs of women and girls.