Tag: Femicide
80,000 women and girls killed worldwide, UN decries rising femicide
In 2024, Africa recorded the largest numbers of female intimate partner and family-related killings with an estimated 22,600 victims (three…
IWD 2025: Declare femicide a national emergency, CSOs tell Tinubu
Additionally, the prevalence of ritual killings across the country persists, often justified by superstitious beliefs and wealth-seeking practices.
UNODC releases alarming report on femicide scourge
“Femicide, or the killing of women and girls, is a pressing social and health issue in Nigeria that deserves attention…
One woman allegedly killed in every 10 minutes – UN
Released on the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the report sheds light…