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News in English (USA) / 25.11.2024 / 15:00

UN Reports Alarming Rates of Femicide, With Home Identified as the Most Dangerous Place for Women

A recent UN report reveals a harrowing reality regarding violence against women, indicating that an average of 140 women and girls are killed daily by intimate partners or family members. This staggering statistic translates to one woman or girl being killed every 10 minutes worldwide. The report emphasizes that home, where one might expect safety and comfort, has become the most dangerous environment for women and girls, with 60% of femicides occurring at the hands of a partner or family member. Such alarming findings highlight the urgent need for global awareness and action to combat violence against women.
ABC News, The Guardian, Al Jazeera English, UN News, Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, UN Women, Africanews English, Serbina Monitor in English, MSN, The Tri-City Record