475,000 murders globally; 83 cases in Ireland

Homicide third leading cause of death among males aged 15-44

Homicide is the third leading cause of death worldwide for males aged 15-44, while women and children are more likely to suffer from non-fatal violence, according to new statistics.

Globally, one in four children have been physically abused, one in five girls have been sexually abused, and one in three women have been the victim of physical and/or sexual violence from their partner at some point in their lives.