One Woman Killed Every 10 Minutes: The Harrowing Global Reality of Femicide
November 25, 2024
Violence against women and girls remains a pervasive and harrowing global crisis. According to a recent report released by the United Nations, an estimated 87,000 women and girls were murdered globally in 2021 – the equivalent of one woman being killed every 10 minutes.
Femicide, the intentional killing of women and girls because of their gender, is a particularly heinous manifestation of violence against women. It is a crime that disproportionately affects women in all regions of the world, and it is often rooted in deeply ingrained gender inequality and discrimination.
The report, titled “Femicide: A Global Problem,” found that the majority of femicides are committed by intimate partners or family members. Intimate partner violence is a major risk factor for femicide, and women who have experienced physical or sexual violence are more likely to be killed by their current or former partner.
Other risk factors for femicide include:
- Living in areas with high levels of violence or conflict
- Being a woman of color
- Being a transgender woman
- Being a sex worker
Femicide has devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities. It can lead to the loss of a loved one, trauma, and economic hardship. It can also undermine women’s safety and security, and it can perpetuate a cycle of violence.
The report calls for urgent action to address the global crisis of femicide. It recommends a number of measures, including:
- Strengthening laws and policies to protect women and girls from violence
- Increasing investment in prevention programs
- Providing support for survivors of violence
- Holding perpetrators accountable
Femicide is a preventable crime. By working together, we can create a world where women and girls are safe and free from violence.
Here are some additional resources on femicide:
- World Health Organization: Femicide
- United Nations: Femicide
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Femicide
One woman killed every 10 minutes: The harrowing global reality of femicide
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