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.