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Four in 10 deaths in war zones last year were women, UN report finds (www.theguardian.com)

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“We are witnessing the weaponisation of gender equality on many fronts,” said Bahous. “If we do not stand up and demand change, the consequences will be felt for decades, and peace will remain elusive.”

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[–] HappycamperNZ@lemmy.world 11 points 8 months ago (6 children)

50% of the population suffers 40% of the loss.

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 2 points 8 months ago (2 children)

This point falls apart when you consider how it's usually men fighting. Ideally it'd be 100% combatants, which would result in 90%< men. Of course men can also be civilians, but you'd still expect the ratio to lean a bit more than that towards men.

[–] yggdar@lemmy.world 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Sure, but in the article they are talking specifically about civilian deaths. So combatants aren't counted here.

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 2 points 8 months ago

Yeah fair enough. The article contradicts itself on that point but that would make more sense.

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