The UN chief stressed the disproportionate impact of wars on women.
According to the UN, this reveals a stark contrast in the region’s journey toward democracy.
The UN chief called for those responsible to be held accountable for the deadly blasts.
Mr Wonneh said the symposium was a global campaign to end violence against women in 2023.
“The nightmare in Gaza is more than a humanitarian crisis.”
The ambulances evacuating critically injured and sick patients to Al Shifa Hospital in the south of the Gaza Strip were struck at the entrance of the hospital on Friday.
Both drafts condemned the terror attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians on October 7, but disagreed on Israel’s right to self-defence.
“The risk of an expansion of this conflict is real – very, very real – and extremely dangerous,” he warned.
The UN chief said the number of deaths and those injured was expected to rise as the attacks were ongoing and many remained unaccounted for.
The reports said three UNFICYP personnel required hospital treatment following the assault, including one who had been kicked to the ground.
