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In recent years, an alarming trend has emerged in the United States. Since 2020, firearms have become the leading cause of death among children and teenagers, surpassing even car accidents, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2022, more than 4,500 young lives were lost to firearm injuries. But the tragedy doesn't stop there; the ripple effects of these incidents have far-reaching consequences on survivors and their families, as revealed in a recent study published in the November issue of Health Affairs.

In a scathing critique of law enforcement and the government's response to the ethnic violence in Manipur, the Supreme Court has expressed deep concern over the delay and inefficiency in the police investigation. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, leading the bench, referred to the investigation as "tardy" and "lethargic," highlighting the delayed registration of FIRs and statements

The northeastern Indian state of Manipur is grappling with inter-ethnic clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities, resulting in loss of lives, displacement, and property destruction. This article explores the historical factors behind the conflict and the recent violence sparked by a demand for Scheduled Tribe status for the Meitei community.

One in three people globally report increasing crimes in their neighbourhood, from vehicle theft and people using illegal drugs to assault and...

Violence against health care workers saw an increase in 2022, considered the most Violent Year in the Last Decade.

Do you know how many people die due to injuries and vioelnce a day? A new report from the World Health oprganisation...

More than one in five people experienced violence and harassment at work, whether physical, psychological or sexual, according to a new joint...

As the world comes under much concern of keeping children safe online, the World Health Organisation (WHO) suggests implementing school-based educational programmes...

The world should address the root causes of Gender Based Violence for women to be safer and more likely to have food,...

Have you ever thought how your kids's watching violence screens in TV can affect them in their future? A new study claims...