Women in Gaza face severe hardships in tent camps, struggling with modesty, lack of privacy, limited access to menstrual products, and poor sanitary conditions. These challenges pose serious risks to their health and well-being, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict and displacement, which has left many without basic necessities and dignity.
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