Archive · 25 Nov 2025

UN Report: One Woman Killed Every 10 Minutes by Partner or Family

UN Report: One Woman Killed Every 10 Minutes by Partner or Family

A new report from the United Nations says that one woman or girl is killed by a partner or family member almost every 10 minutes.

This means about 137 women and girls are killed every day.

The report found that 60% of all women and girls who were killed intentionally were killed by someone they knew, like a partner or family member.

This is a big problem in every part of the world, but it is worse in some places like Africa.

The report also says that the home can be a dangerous place for many women and girls.

It highlights the need for better ways to prevent these killings and to protect women and girls from violence.

The report also mentions that online violence can sometimes lead to real-life harm, including femicide.

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