LIT 8.1 UNODC Global Study on Homocide Flashcards
What is the worldwide trend concerning homocide? (UNODC 2019)
Homicide rates are declining globally, but the total number of victims has increased. This seeming paradox is due to population growth outpacing the decline in homicide rates. The study emphasises that, despite a decrease in the rate, the increasing number of homicide victims means that the Sustainable Development Goal target of significantly reducing all forms of violence by 2030 is not on track
How does crime compare to other violent acts like armed conflict and terrorism (UNODC 2019)
The number of homicide victims in 2017, the most recent year for which comprehensive data is available, was significantly higher than those killed in armed conflicts or by terrorist attacks.
Organised crime is a major contributor to global homicide. It is estimated that since the start of the 21st century, organised crime has resulted in a similar number of deaths as all armed conflicts combined
How does homocide differ geographicaly and demographically? UNODC 2019
Homicide rates vary dramatically across regions. The Americas have the highest rates, followed by Africa. Europe and Asia, by contrast, have much lower rates.
Men and boys are more likely to be both victims and perpetrators of homicide. However, women and girls are disproportionately affected by intimate partner and family-related homicide. Notably, the number of women killed by intimate partners or family members has been increasing.
Children under the age of 14 represent a small but stable proportion of homicide victims. However, the homicide rate for young men (15-29 years old) is particularly high in the Americas, where gangs and organised crime are significant factors.
What is Femicide UNODC 2019
Femicide broadly refers to the killing of women. However, due to the lack of a universally accepted definition and challenges in data collection, the UNODC uses data on women killed by intimate partners or family members to provide a more comparable measure of gender-related killings