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UN: Why home is the most dangerous place for a woman

Domestic violence is still commonly viewed as a private 'family' matter. [iStockphoto]

More than five women and girls were killed every hour by a family member in 2021, a new UN study on femicide has revealed.

The report depicts a gruesome reality around the world, women, and girls face utmost danger in their homes where they live with close relatives and intimate partners.

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