violence prevention
U.S. Mass Killings in 2025 Drop to Lowest Level Since 2006: Experts Analyze the Decline
Dec 02, 2025 04:06 pm CST
The year 2025 has recorded only 17 mass killing incidents, marking the lowest number since 2006. While experts welcome this 24% decrease from 2024, they caution it may represent a statistical regression rather than permanent improvement. Despite the decline, firearms remain involved in 82% of these incidents, highlighting the ongoing need for comprehensive approaches to violence prevention in America.
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.
Global Crisis Revealed: WHO Reports One-Third of Women Experience Violence Worldwide
Nov 20, 2025 12:16 am CST
A comprehensive WHO report reveals that 840 million women globally have experienced intimate partner or sexual violence in their lifetime, with progress in prevention "painfully slow" at just 0.2% reduction annually. The study, covering 168 countries, highlights disproportionate impacts in conflict zones and climate-affected regions, with Oceania showing rates three times the global average. Despite proven prevention strategies, funding for women's safety programs continues to decline.