Myanmar Earthquake 2025: what It Means for Women and Girls

Apr 3, 2025 | UN Women
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On 28 March 2025, Myanmar was struck by two powerful earthquakes, a 7.7 magnitude quake near Mandalay and Sagaing, followed by a 6.4 magnitude quake further south. With over 2,800 people killed, 4,600 injured, and millions displaced, the humanitarian crisis is deepening. Women and girls, already vulnerable due to ongoing conflict and economic instability, face heightened risks and unique challenges in the aftermath.

Led by UN Women and UNFPA, the Gender in Humanitarian Working Group has worked with local partners in Myanmar, including women-led organizations, to report on the gendered consequences of the disaster. UN Women is working with local women’s organizations to assess their needs, ensuring their voices are heard, and will soon start working with women to distribute urgently needed aid.