An alarming rise in maternal mortality rates is causing concern in the United States. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed a significant increase of approximately 40% in the country’s maternal mortality rate in 2021 compared to the previous year. This surge resulted in 32.9 deaths per 100,000 births in … Read more
Dhaka, Bangladesh – A recent UNICEF report reveals a 72 percent decrease in the mortality rate for children under the age of 5 in Southern Asia over the past 30 years. Despite this progress, millions of children are still succumbing to preventable causes, emphasizing the ongoing need for interventions and healthcare improvements in the region. … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children have launched an initiative to reduce the city’s homicide rate in the coming year. The group aims to bring the number of homicides in 2024 below 100. Community leaders, elected officials, faith leaders, and law enforcement officials joined the mothers in launching Operation Under Triple Digits. … Read more
The crime rate in New York City fell in 2023, with law enforcement officials reporting a decrease in overall criminal activity. This marks a positive trend in the city’s efforts to ensure public safety and reduce criminal behavior. According to the data released by the city’s police department, there was a significant drop in reported … Read more
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA – In the city of Palmira, a new program has made significant strides in reducing the murder rate by 29 percent, marking the lowest rate in 17 years. This innovative approach has proven to be more effective than traditional security measures, with the city’s commitment to social innovation at the forefront of this … Read more
DALLAS, TEXAS – Violent crime in Dallas decreased for the third consecutive year, according to Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia. However, the number of murders in 2023 saw an increase of nearly 15%. Chief Garcia stated that the Dallas Police Department is currently analyzing the homicide data to develop strategies to prevent them in the … Read more
Seattle, Washington – The rate of unsolved murders in America has seen a significant increase, according to a report released on December 19 by the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ). The report shows that the homicide “clearance,” or solve rate, has dropped steadily from 83.7 percent in 1964 to 50 percent in 2022. Retired law … Read more
Louisville, Kentucky – Louisville has experienced a concerning rise in homicides over the past few years, with many cases still under investigation by law enforcement. In 2023, the city recorded at least 118 homicides, including a tragic shooting at Old National Bank in downtown Louisville, where five people lost their lives. The shooter was ultimately … Read more
Chicago, Illinois – According to preliminary data from the Chicago Police Department, the city experienced a decrease in murders in 2023, but the overall crime rate remains high. Although there were fewer reported shooting incidents compared to the previous year, there was a significant increase in robberies. The year 2024 started with a fatal shooting … Read more