One Woman Killed Every 10 Minutes by Partner or Family Member, Report Reveals

A new report by UN Women and another organization found that approximately 85,000 women and girls were intentionally killed in 2023, with 60% of those victims being killed by intimate partners or family members. This translates to one woman being killed every 10 minutes globally.

A shocking new report from UN Women reveals that approximately 85,000 women and girls were intentionally killed globally in 2023, with a staggering 51,000 of those victims falling prey to intimate partners or family members. The report highlights the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence, with women and girls being killed at a rate of one every 10 minutes by someone they know. This devastating trend underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions and support systems to protect vulnerable individuals from domestic violence and other forms of abuse. The report's findings serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and human rights.