Key Highlights
- Intimate partner homicides account for approximately 20-30% of all homicides globally
Every day, nearly a quarter of all homicides worldwide are committed by an intimate partner, highlighting a chilling and pervasive threat that demands urgent attention.
Domestic Violence and Homicide
- Intimate partner homicides account for approximately 20-30% of all homicides globally
Domestic Violence and Homicide Interpretation
Given that intimate partner homicides make up about a quarter of all murders worldwide, one might say that love—when it turns deadly—can be as common as a global tragedy, underscoring the urgent need for prevention and awareness.