A recent report released by UN Women and the UN Office of Drugs and Crime sheds light on the concerning prevalence of gender-based violence against women worldwide. The report, unveiled on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, revealed that the home is the most dangerous place for women and girls, with an average of 140 women and girls being killed by intimate partners or family members each day in 2023.
According to the report, approximately 51,100 women and girls fell victim to intimate partner or family member violence last year, marking an increase from the previous year. The rise in reported cases was attributed to improved data collection rather than a surge in actual killings.
