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Global Study on Homicide: Gender-related killing of women and girls

The UNODC Global Study on Homicide provides critical data on world trends:

Homicide is an umbrella term that includes both criminal and non-criminal acts. Homicide

Homicide is defined broadly as the act of one human being causing the death of another. While it is a universal phenomenon, its causes, types, and impacts are deeply complex, ranging from legally justified acts to premeditated criminal offenses.

The Americas typically report the highest homicide rates (15 per 100,000 population in 2021), largely driven by organized crime and firearm availability. In contrast, Europe and Asia maintain significantly lower rates. Global Study on Homicide: Gender-related killing of women

This includes murder (intentional and premeditated) and manslaughter (reckless or negligent killing without prior intent).

Researchers often categorize homicides by the victim-offender relationship, such as femicide (killing of women), infanticide (killing of infants), or intimate partner homicide . 2. Global and Regional Trends The Americas typically report the highest homicide rates

Men account for roughly 81% of homicide victims and 90% of suspects globally. However, women are disproportionately at risk within the home; they are far more likely to be killed by intimate partners or family members than men are.