50,000 women and girls were killed by intimate partners or family members globally in 2024, per a UN report.

A United Nations report reveals that 50,000 women and girls were killed by intimate partners or family members globally in 2024, equating to one death every ten minutes. The data, from 117 countries, shows 60% of victims were killed by someone close, with Africa recording the highest number of cases. The report highlights the home as the most dangerous place for women, with violence often starting with control, threats, or online abuse, including non-consensual image sharing and deepfakes. UN officials urge stronger laws addressing violence in both digital and physical spaces to prevent escalation to homicide.