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Global Femicide Crisis: One Woman Killed Every 10 Minutes by Someone Close to Her in 2024, UN Report Reveals
Nov 25, 2025 01:29 pm CST
A shocking UN report reveals that in 2024, one woman was killed every 10 minutes by someone close to her, with approximately 50,000 women and girls murdered by intimate partners or family members worldwide. The study found that 60% of female homicide victims were killed by partners or relatives, compared to only 11% of male victims, with no region spared and Africa recording the highest number of cases at 22,000. The report also highlights how technology has enabled new forms of violence against women, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive legal protection.
UN Reports 40 Killed in Funeral Attack as Sudan Conflict Escalates Across New Territories
Nov 05, 2025 07:43 pm CST
The UN has reported 40 deaths following an attack on a funeral in El-Obeid, Sudan, as the conflict between the Rapid Support Forces and the military continues to expand into new territories. With paramilitaries now controlling Darfur after capturing El-Fasher, and widespread reports of atrocities including sexual violence against civilians, international organizations are urgently calling for a ceasefire while diplomatic efforts struggle to gain traction amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation.
The Inequality-Pandemic Cycle: How Global Disparities Create Vulnerable Health Systems According to UN Research
Nov 03, 2025 10:42 am CST
A comprehensive UN report reveals how inequality creates a dangerous cycle that increases vulnerability to pandemics while pandemics further widen economic gaps. Research shows COVID-19 pushed 165 million into poverty while the wealthy increased their assets, demonstrating how health crises and inequality reinforce each other. Experts urge investment in social protection and debt restructuring to break this cycle before the next pandemic strikes.
India Rejects UN Report Claims: Traditional Cultural Expressions Thriving, Not Under Threat
Nov 01, 2025 02:23 pm CST
India has officially rejected a UN Special Rapporteur's report claiming the country's traditional cultural expressions are endangered, with MP Indra Hang Subba asserting these claims lack empirical evidence. The parliamentary representative emphasized that India's rich cultural heritage continues to flourish nationwide, supported by comprehensive legal frameworks that effectively protect traditional knowledge and artistic expressions despite claims to the contrary.
Women Face Higher Risk From AI In Workforce Than Men: UN Report
Sep 22, 2025 05:34 pm CST
Nearly 28 per cent of jobs held by women worldwide are at risk from artificial intelligence, compared to 21 per cent of men's jobs, according to a United Nations report.