Research Reveals Global Femicide Crisis Despite Homicide Rate Decreasing

Honduras is known for having one of the highest homicide rates in the world outside areas of armed conflict. (Credit: Orlando SIERRA/AFP)

According to a new research report, despite the overall number of homicides falling in 2022, more women and girls were killed.

In 2022 it was found that almost 89,000 women and girls were killed across the globe, with a family member or intimate partner being the most common attacker for 55 per cent of the victims – 48,800.