Archive · 7 Dec 2025
India's Urgent Need to End Violence Against Women
In India, there are a lot of crimes against women and girls.
Every day, more than 1,200 crimes happen, and every 11 minutes, a woman or girl is killed by someone in her own family.
This is a big problem because it makes women feel unsafe and affects the country's growth.
The government and society need to work together to stop this violence and make India a safer place for women.
India recorded over 448,000 crimes against women in 2023, averaging more than 1,200 daily.
Every 11 minutes, a girl or woman is killed by a family member, according to UNODC 2022 data.
Most violence against women in India comes from those closest to them, within their own families.
The high rate of violence against women is a significant human capital issue affecting India's growth.
Addressing this violence is crucial for improving safety and fostering a more inclusive and productive society.
- Who
- Women and girls in India
- What
- High rates of violence against women, primarily from family members
- When
- Ongoing issue, with 2023 data showing over 448,000 crimes
- Where
- India
- Why
- Violence against women is a significant human capital issue affecting safety and growth
- Crimes Against Women in 2023
- 448,000
- Daily Crimes Against Women
- 1,200
- Frequency of Family-Related Killings
- Every 11 minutes
- Source of Violence
- Mostly from family members
- Data Source
- UNODC 2022, National Crime Records Bureau 2023