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UN Reports 83,000 Femicide Victims; Urgent Action Needed

11/26/2025

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Summary

UN Urges Femicide Action

In 2024, the United Nations (UN) reports that 83,000 women and girls were killed worldwide, about one every 10 minutes.
Sixty percent of these deaths were perpetrated by intimate partners or family members.
The home remains dangerous for women, with Africa recording the highest femicide rates.
Despite varying figures, the trend shows no significant progress, and UN officials urge stronger prevention strategies and legal reforms.

History

Historical Context

The global crisis of femicide has deep roots, with the term emerging in the 1970s to highlight gender-based killings. In Mexico, femicide rates surged by 135% from 2015 to 2021, reflecting systemic violence against women, particularly Indigenous women. In South Africa, the 2024 establishment of a National Council on Gender-Based Violence aims to address similar issues, underscoring the urgent need for effective reforms worldwide.

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UN Urges Femicide Action

In 2024, the United Nations (UN) reports that 83,000 women and girls were killed worldwide, about one every 10 minutes.
Sixty percent of these deaths were perpetrated by intimate partners or family members.
The home remains dangerous for women, with Africa recording the highest femicide rates.
Despite varying figures, the trend shows no significant progress, and UN officials urge stronger prevention strategies and legal reforms.

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