Context: The Femicides in 2023: Global Estimates of Intimate Partner/Family Member Femicides report, jointly released by UN Women and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), was published on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The report highlights the intentional killing of women and …
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Gender-Based Violence in India
Context: In India, although over half of the 642 million eligible voters are women, women’s safety issues receive little attention from political candidates, highlighting a significant discrepancy. Current Situation: Daily, approximately 90 rape cases are reported, nearly half of the women experience domestic violence, and two-thirds of Dalit women face …
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