A United Nations report has found that at least 50,000 women and girls were killed by their partners or family members in 2024, equivalent to one woman or girl killed every 10 minutes. The findings were published in the latest global report by UN Women and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which examines femicide and gender-related killings of women and girls.
The report highlights that the home remains the most dangerous place for women and girls, with the majority of these killings committed by intimate partners or family members. This pattern underscores that femicide is not an isolated phenomenon but a widespread violation of human rights that occurs across all regions and socioeconomic backgrounds.
UN officials have called for urgent action to prevent these killings, including strengthening legal frameworks, improving data collection, and implementing early intervention programs. The report emphasizes that addressing gender-based violence requires comprehensive strategies that involve governments, communities, and civil society.
The data serves as a stark reminder of the persistent threat of gender-based violence and the need for continued efforts to protect women and girls worldwide.
