A new UN report shows that 83,000 women and girls were deliberately killed in 2024, including 50,000 by intimate partners or family members, underscoring that “the home remains a dangerous and sometimes lethal place” for women and girls worldwide.
A United Nations report released on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women reveals that around 83,000 women and girls were deliberately killed in 2024, with nearly 60% — or 50,000 — murdered by intimate partners or family members, amounting to one death every 10 minutes.
Highlighting how technology has worsened forms of violence like cyberstalking and coercive control, UN officials warn that “the home remains a dangerous and sometimes lethal place for too many women and girls around the world.” Africa recorded the highest femicide rate, followed by the Americas, Oceania, Asia, and Europe. Calling for “urgent, coordinated prevention,” the report stresses the need for stronger legal frameworks, survivor-focused services, and tighter firearm restrictions.
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