UN Reports 140 Women, Girls Murder By Intimate Partners Or Family Members
In 2023, the number of women and girls slain by intimate partners or family members increased.
According to the United Nations’ Femicide report, 51,100 women and girls were slain by intimate partners or other family members in 2023, up from 48,800 in 2022.
🕙 Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed by a partner or family member.
— UN Women (@UN_Women) November 25, 2024
⚠️ NO MORE VIOLENCE.
⚠️ NO MORE KILLINGS.
⚠️ NO MORE EXCUSES.
It's on ALL of us.
Join the #16Days of activism against gender-based violence: https://t.co/6pZjw0238g#NoExcuse pic.twitter.com/eb6VtZLYwt
According to a research released on Monday, 140 women and girls worldwide are killed every day by their partner or a close relative. Every ten minutes, a woman or girl is killed.
As the world begins 16 Days of Activism on November 25, Africa has been discovered to have the greatest rate of femicide, with 2.9 victims per 100,000 population in 2023.
#16DaysofActivism: As Kenya marks the start of 16 Days of Activism Against GBV, police fired teargas at anti-femicide protesters in Nairobi's Jeevanjee Gardens, who were rallying against the rising number of women killed in the country.
— The Eastleigh Voice (@Eastleighvoice) November 25, 2024
The protesters want President William Ruto… pic.twitter.com/8XFolflODd
This is despite the fact that most countries have little statistics on femicide instances.
The report also indicated that men were the victims of the majority of homicides. While 11.8% of men are killed by intimate partners or family members, 60.2% of women are victims.
“While the vast majority of male homicides occur outside the domestic sphere, the home is the most dangerous place for women and girls,” the report by UNODC and UN Women states.
UNODC-UN Women note a lack of adequate statistics on femicides, with a scarcity of information being recorded in 2023.
“Data produced by academic research or civil society organisations are sometimes used to overcome data gaps but these complementary data sources have no impact on the decreasing trend,” the UN bodies say.
Femicide in Kenya
Kenya has recently reported disturbing cases of femicides, sparking public outrage.
To celebrate the start of the 16 Days of Activism, private individuals and human rights activists will hold a rally on Monday to demand action against the murders of women and girls.
The National Police Service (NPS) documented 97 occurrences of femicide in the last three months alone.
ALSO READ:
- NOWHERE TO BE SEEN! Gachagua Dodges Police Arrest
- Atwoli Wants Employment Agency Abolished Amid Claims of ‘Modern Slavery’
- Sonko Speaks Up On Pastor Ng’ang’a’s Ksh10 Million Land Rates Row With Sakaja
- EACC Officers Hurriedly Leave Natembeya’s Residence Amid Tension
- EXPLAINER: Why Most Kenyans Are Denied Schengen Visas
On November 20, President William Ruto reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting initiatives that will abolish the vice.
President Ruto commits Sh100mn for 16-day campaign against femicide led by women leaders pic.twitter.com/uQKeKtSax3
— Capital FM Kenya (@CapitalFMKenya) November 20, 2024
The Head of State pledged Ksh.100 million to the establishment of Safe Homes and a Safe Space Campaign to eradicate femicide incidents across the country.
“Matters psychological support and safe spaces for women and children are a priority in my office,” he remarked.
“Through the women’s right advisor, we are launching a safe home safe space campaign during the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence that will start on November 25, 2024.”
UN Reports 140 Women, Girls Murder By Intimate Partners Or Family Members
