Tag: violence
Gaza: Over 45,000 Lives Lost Amid Famine and Destruction
Over 45,000 people have been killed in Gaza in the last 14 months even as deadly airstrikes continue to devastate the enclave,...
Combating Gender-Based Violence Among Displaced Women
Over 60 million women and girls worldwide live as forcibly displaced or stateless individuals. They face heightened risks of gender-based violence (GBV)...
Haiti: Child recruitment by armed groups surges 70 per cent
The recruitment of children into armed groups in Haiti has surged by a staggering 70% in the past year. This troubling increase...
One Woman Killed Every 10 Minutes: The Stark Femicide Reality
In 2023, femicide continued as a pervasive global crisis. According to a joint report by UN Women and UNODC, 85,000 women and...
One Woman Killed Every 10 Minutes
Almost one in three women globally faces physical or sexual violence in her lifetime. This can happen whether by an intimate partner...
Climate Shocks Linked to Increased Violence Against Women
A new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers has uncovered a troubling connection between climate shocks—such as storms, landslides, and...
2023: Deadliest Year for Aid Workers, UN Warns of Rising Violence
The year 2023 marked a tragic milestone for the global humanitarian community, with 280 aid workers killed in 33 countries, according to...
Record Cocaine Production: Rising Violence
Cocaine production hits a record high in 2022, fuelling violence and health crises globally.
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Global Leaders’ Fail in Upholding Human Rights
Explore the profound consequences of global leaders' inaction on human rights during the tumultuous 2023. Human Rights Watch unveils the stark realities in its World Report 2024."
2023 Witnessed Unprecedented Civilian Casualties in Explosive Violence
Explore the shocking rise in global civilian casualties due to explosive weapons in 2023. Get insights into the key perpetrators, weapon types, and the alarming surge in violence in conflict zones.