One woman is killed every 10 minutes by their intimate partners or other family members  
Stories & Blogs UNODCNov 25, 2024(Press Release )The latest report on femicides reveals that 60 per cent of all female homicides are committed by intimate partners or other family members
Special Rapporteur urges global action to recognise and combat prostitution as a system of violence against women and girls
Stories & Blogs OHCHRJun 21, 2024(Press Release )Prostitution must be urgently recognised as a system of violence, exploitation and abuse, the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and consequences, Reem Alsalem, said
The duality of the education challenge in Africa: Historical imperatives and 21st-century necessities
Stories & Blogs Africa RenewalMay 08, 2024(Article )Education in Africa stands at a crossroads, confronting dual challenges related to the juxtaposition of existing deficits with the rapidly evolving demands of the Digital Age.
Digital technologies at borders: A threat to people on the move
Stories & Blogs OHCHROct 09, 2023(Story )From the moment a person starts their migration journey, technologies are keeping track of their every move, especially at the borders.
UNODC launches the 'Safer Children Online' campaign to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse in Ghana and Senegal
Stories & Blogs UNODCOct 05, 2023(story )In a significant step towards safeguarding the digital well-being of Ghana and Senegal's children, the Global Programme on Cybercrime of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has launched a compelling campaign titled 'Safer Children Online.