UN Report Reveals One Woman Killed Every 10 Minutes by Partner or Family

The 2023 report highlights the global crisis of femicide, with 60% of victims killed by intimate partners or relatives and Africa reporting the highest rates.

• An estimated 85,000 women and girls were intentionally killed in 2023, with 60% of these deaths caused by intimate partners or family members.
• Africa recorded the highest femicide rate, with 21,700 victims, translating to 2.9 per 100,000 people, followed by the Americas and Oceania.
• The report attributed some of the increase in reported femicides to improved data collection, though global reporting on non-domestic femicides remains inconsistent.
• Many femicides could have been prevented, as 22–37% of victims had previously reported violence, underscoring the need for laws, restraining orders, and victim support systems.
• UN Women and UNODC call for stronger legislation, better data collection, and global accountability to address the crisis and meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

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