UK Reports 80 Women Killed by Men in 2024, Highlighting Persistent Femicide Crisis

A woman is killed by a man every three days in the UK, with over half of the perpetrators being current or former partners, according to femicide data.

• In 2024, 80 women in the UK were allegedly killed by men, with charges brought against male suspects in 95% of cases, according to reports by The Guardian and Metro.
• Data from the Femicide Census shows that 53% of women killed by men were victims of current or former partners, underlining the intimate nature of many of these crimes.
• The victims ranged in age from 19 to 96 and included mothers, daughters, grandmothers, and community figures, each remembered by their loved ones for their unique lives and contributions.
• Campaigns like Counting Dead Women and Killed Women aim to shed light on these tragedies, advocating for systemic changes to prevent violence against women and support bereaved families.
• Advocates and families stress the preventable nature of many femicides, calling for stronger protections, better resources for victims, and accountability for systemic failures.

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