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U.N. report: A woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by a family member, partner

A U.N. report shows rates are rising despite efforts for more severe penalties for targeted murders of women. The majority of female homicides are committed by an intimate partner or a family member.

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Fatma Tanis
Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.