Latest items for SUICIDE-DATA-1
May 12, 2026, 9:02 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"According to the prosecutor, initial indications suggest the woman [Erika S., 34-year-old Bolivian woman] committed infanticide followed by suicide. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 25, when the mother allegedly hanged her daughter in a house on Radial 10. She then paid for a room with a balcony at a hotel in the Equipetrol area, but climbed as high as she could and took her own life" (para 4).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"According to the prosecutor, initial indications suggest the woman [Erika S., 34-year-old Bolivian woman] committed infanticide followed by suicide. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 25, when the mother allegedly hanged her daughter in a house on Radial 10. She then paid for a room with a balcony at a hotel in the Equipetrol area, but climbed as high as she could and took her own life" (para 4).
May 12, 2026, 8:38 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"In terms of gender, the WHO states that although more women attempt suicide than men, male suicide rates are higher, representing approximately 79% of all suicide deaths in the Americas" (para 8). "A postgraduate thesis on suicide methods reinforces this trend [of men's suicidal attempts having more effectiveness and being more lethal compared to women's suicidal attempts]. The study, which analyzed certificates issued by the Institute of Forensic Investigations (IDIF) of Oruro in 2018, indicates that of 38 suicide deaths, 26 were men and 12 were women" (para 10). "Regarding age groups, the scientific article " Prevalence and Mortality from Suicide Attempts in the Emergency Department of the Hospital de...more
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"In terms of gender, the WHO states that although more women attempt suicide than men, male suicide rates are higher, representing approximately 79% of all suicide deaths in the Americas" (para 8). "A postgraduate thesis on suicide methods reinforces this trend [of men's suicidal attempts having more effectiveness and being more lethal compared to women's suicidal attempts]. The study, which analyzed certificates issued by the Institute of Forensic Investigations (IDIF) of Oruro in 2018, indicates that of 38 suicide deaths, 26 were men and 12 were women" (para 10). "Regarding age groups, the scientific article " Prevalence and Mortality from Suicide Attempts in the Emergency Department of the Hospital de...more
May 8, 2026, 7:36 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"A minor female committed suicide in the place Velika Obarska near Bijeljina, north-east Bosnia, Republika Srpska entity. The police authorities confirmed the details of the suicide to the media. The poor girl was only 16 years old" (para 3). "In the Brčko District (BD) of BiH in 2022, among a total of eight cases of suicide were recorded, there were seven men and one woman. Police of BD of BiH. said that in 2021 among seven cases there were only one woman, while in 2020 there were nine cases of suicide and among them two women. In 2019, 11 people committed suicide, ten men and one woman. A year earlier,...more
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"A minor female committed suicide in the place Velika Obarska near Bijeljina, north-east Bosnia, Republika Srpska entity. The police authorities confirmed the details of the suicide to the media. The poor girl was only 16 years old" (para 3). "In the Brčko District (BD) of BiH in 2022, among a total of eight cases of suicide were recorded, there were seven men and one woman. Police of BD of BiH. said that in 2021 among seven cases there were only one woman, while in 2020 there were nine cases of suicide and among them two women. In 2019, 11 people committed suicide, ten men and one woman. A year earlier,...more
May 8, 2026, 7:08 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"According to the World Health Organization (WHO) data for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2021, self-harm was responsible for approximately 4.68 deaths per 100,000 women and 13.7 deaths per 100,000 men. The data shows that suicide rates were significantly higher among men than women during this period. Although self-harm did not appear among the top listed causes of death in the WHO graphs, the downloadable WHO datasets still recorded measurable suicide mortality rates for both sexes in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2021" This information did not appear among the top causes of death listed in the WHO graphs for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2021. However, the downloadable WHO spreadsheets still reported...more
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"According to the World Health Organization (WHO) data for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2021, self-harm was responsible for approximately 4.68 deaths per 100,000 women and 13.7 deaths per 100,000 men. The data shows that suicide rates were significantly higher among men than women during this period. Although self-harm did not appear among the top listed causes of death in the WHO graphs, the downloadable WHO datasets still recorded measurable suicide mortality rates for both sexes in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2021" This information did not appear among the top causes of death listed in the WHO graphs for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2021. However, the downloadable WHO spreadsheets still reported...more
May 8, 2026, 6:48 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
The following information comes from an Al Jazeera Balkans report originally published in Bosnian and translated into English using Google Chrome translation tools (MR-CODER COMMENT). "In the Federation, 156 men committed suicide in 2020, and that number increased to 169 in 2021. Last year, 43 women took their own lives, compared to 37 the year before. Compared to 193 suicides in 2020, last year that number was 19, or a significant nine percent, higher" (para 4). "Psychologist Edin Biščević points out that the statistics indicate an increase in the number of suicides compared to 2020. It presents an interesting fact, so far "hidden", that there are 25 suicide attempts per...more
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
The following information comes from an Al Jazeera Balkans report originally published in Bosnian and translated into English using Google Chrome translation tools (MR-CODER COMMENT). "In the Federation, 156 men committed suicide in 2020, and that number increased to 169 in 2021. Last year, 43 women took their own lives, compared to 37 the year before. Compared to 193 suicides in 2020, last year that number was 19, or a significant nine percent, higher" (para 4). "Psychologist Edin Biščević points out that the statistics indicate an increase in the number of suicides compared to 2020. It presents an interesting fact, so far "hidden", that there are 25 suicide attempts per...more
May 5, 2026, 8:24 p.m.
Countries: Bahrain
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"According to the World Health Organization (WHO) data for Bahrain in 2021, self-harm was responsible for approximately 1.45 deaths per 100,000 women and 6.62 deaths per 100,000 men. The data shows that suicide rates were considerably higher among men than women during this period. Although self-harm did not appear among the top listed causes of death in the WHO graphs, the downloadable WHO datasets still recorded measurable suicide mortality rates for both sexes in Bahrain in 2021" This information did not appear among the top causes of death listed in the WHO graphs for Bahrain in 2021. However, the downloadable WHO spreadsheets still reported measurable suicide mortality rates for both...more
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"According to the World Health Organization (WHO) data for Bahrain in 2021, self-harm was responsible for approximately 1.45 deaths per 100,000 women and 6.62 deaths per 100,000 men. The data shows that suicide rates were considerably higher among men than women during this period. Although self-harm did not appear among the top listed causes of death in the WHO graphs, the downloadable WHO datasets still recorded measurable suicide mortality rates for both sexes in Bahrain in 2021" This information did not appear among the top causes of death listed in the WHO graphs for Bahrain in 2021. However, the downloadable WHO spreadsheets still reported measurable suicide mortality rates for both...more
May 5, 2026, 8:10 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"According to the World Health Organization (WHO) data for Barbados in 2021, self-harm was responsible for approximately 1.04 deaths per 100,000 women and 6.18 deaths per 100,000 men. The data shows that suicide rates were significantly higher among men than women during this period. Although self-harm did not appear among the top listed causes of death in the WHO graphs, the downloadable WHO datasets still recorded measurable suicide mortality rates for both sexes in Barbados in 2021" This information did not appear among the top causes of death listed in the WHO graphs for Barbados in 2021. However, the downloadable WHO spreadsheets still reported measurable suicide mortality rates for both...more
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"According to the World Health Organization (WHO) data for Barbados in 2021, self-harm was responsible for approximately 1.04 deaths per 100,000 women and 6.18 deaths per 100,000 men. The data shows that suicide rates were significantly higher among men than women during this period. Although self-harm did not appear among the top listed causes of death in the WHO graphs, the downloadable WHO datasets still recorded measurable suicide mortality rates for both sexes in Barbados in 2021" This information did not appear among the top causes of death listed in the WHO graphs for Barbados in 2021. However, the downloadable WHO spreadsheets still reported measurable suicide mortality rates for both...more
May 5, 2026, 7:53 p.m.
Countries: Bangladesh
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"According to the World Health Organization (WHO) data for Bangladesh in 2021, self-harm was responsible for approximately 2 deaths per 100,000 women and 3.65 deaths per 100,000 men. The data shows that suicide rates were higher among men than women during this period. Although self-harm did not appear among the top listed causes of death in the WHO graphs, the downloadable WHO datasets still recorded measurable suicide mortality rates for both sexes in Bangladesh in 2021" This information did not appear among the top causes of death listed in the WHO graphs for Bangladesh in 2021. However, the downloadable WHO spreadsheets still reported measurable suicide mortality rates for both men...more
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"According to the World Health Organization (WHO) data for Bangladesh in 2021, self-harm was responsible for approximately 2 deaths per 100,000 women and 3.65 deaths per 100,000 men. The data shows that suicide rates were higher among men than women during this period. Although self-harm did not appear among the top listed causes of death in the WHO graphs, the downloadable WHO datasets still recorded measurable suicide mortality rates for both sexes in Bangladesh in 2021" This information did not appear among the top causes of death listed in the WHO graphs for Bangladesh in 2021. However, the downloadable WHO spreadsheets still reported measurable suicide mortality rates for both men...more
April 25, 2026, 7:41 p.m.
Countries: Belarus
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"The 2021 graph by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that suicide rates among women in Belarus were approximately 5.06 deaths per 100,000 population, compared to 27.7 per 100,000 among men, indicating a substantially higher burden of self-harm mortality among men [female rate obtained from WHO downloadable dataset/spreadsheet, as it is not displayed in the main graph]"
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"The 2021 graph by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that suicide rates among women in Belarus were approximately 5.06 deaths per 100,000 population, compared to 27.7 per 100,000 among men, indicating a substantially higher burden of self-harm mortality among men [female rate obtained from WHO downloadable dataset/spreadsheet, as it is not displayed in the main graph]"
April 13, 2026, 5:33 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"In 2022, the number of deaths by suicide in Belgium fell to 1,762 (compared with 1,641 in 2021). There were more deaths by suicide among men (1,208) than among women (554). The highest number of deaths by suicide occurred in the 45-64 age group. These figures are probably underestimated due to the limitations mentioned in the "context" section" (para 11).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"In 2022, the number of deaths by suicide in Belgium fell to 1,762 (compared with 1,641 in 2021). There were more deaths by suicide among men (1,208) than among women (554). The highest number of deaths by suicide occurred in the 45-64 age group. These figures are probably underestimated due to the limitations mentioned in the "context" section" (para 11).
March 28, 2026, 4:05 p.m.
Countries: Armenia
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"In 2021, the Investigative Committee of Armenia investigated 556 criminal cases of domestic violence, of which there were: 13 murders, 5 driven to suicide, 2 with uicidal tendencies, 12 on the intentional infliction of grievous bodily harm, 285 beatings" (Para 12).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"In 2021, the Investigative Committee of Armenia investigated 556 criminal cases of domestic violence, of which there were: 13 murders, 5 driven to suicide, 2 with uicidal tendencies, 12 on the intentional infliction of grievous bodily harm, 285 beatings" (Para 12).
March 24, 2026, 6:28 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"Normally he’d attend two a year, but within months a suicide cluster among vulnerable migrant women of South Asian background in his community had grown to seven" (Para 2).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"Normally he’d attend two a year, but within months a suicide cluster among vulnerable migrant women of South Asian background in his community had grown to seven" (Para 2).
Feb. 17, 2026, 3:12 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"Three women also take their own lives each week, unable to see a way out" (para 5).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"Three women also take their own lives each week, unable to see a way out" (para 5).
Feb. 1, 2026, 6:46 p.m.
Countries: Mongolia
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"According to the Health Development Center statistics, in 2018, one in five people aged 20-29, one in four people aged 15-24, and one in seven people aged 1014 and 30-34 committed suicide. The highest proportion of suicides among the male population is between the ages of 20 and 24, and the highest among women is between the ages of 15 and 19. In addition, in terms of age group and cause of death, suicide is predominant, especially among adolescents and young people, and the majority of them are men. For example, 66.7 percent of 10-14 year olds, 72.1 percent of 15-19 year olds, 81.8 percent of 20-24 year olds, 91.2...more
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"According to the Health Development Center statistics, in 2018, one in five people aged 20-29, one in four people aged 15-24, and one in seven people aged 1014 and 30-34 committed suicide. The highest proportion of suicides among the male population is between the ages of 20 and 24, and the highest among women is between the ages of 15 and 19. In addition, in terms of age group and cause of death, suicide is predominant, especially among adolescents and young people, and the majority of them are men. For example, 66.7 percent of 10-14 year olds, 72.1 percent of 15-19 year olds, 81.8 percent of 20-24 year olds, 91.2...more
Jan. 27, 2026, 3:11 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
“... Some reports suggest an increase in suicide among Afghan women and girls. In a March 2023 survey, 48% of respondents indicated knowing at least one woman or girl who had suffered from anxiety or depression since August 2021, and, alarmingly, 8% of respondents indicated knowing a woman or girl who had attempted suicide.” (pg. 36, para 3)
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
“... Some reports suggest an increase in suicide among Afghan women and girls. In a March 2023 survey, 48% of respondents indicated knowing at least one woman or girl who had suffered from anxiety or depression since August 2021, and, alarmingly, 8% of respondents indicated knowing a woman or girl who had attempted suicide.” (pg. 36, para 3)
Nov. 2, 2025, 7:43 p.m.
Countries: Bangladesh
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"The stream of women and children being trafficked into Bangladesh's sex industry is so high that private graveyards have had to be built in at least two brothels, Kandapara, and Daulatdia, due to the high rate of death and an increase in women killing themselves" (para 13).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"The stream of women and children being trafficked into Bangladesh's sex industry is so high that private graveyards have had to be built in at least two brothels, Kandapara, and Daulatdia, due to the high rate of death and an increase in women killing themselves" (para 13).
Oct. 30, 2025, 8:43 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"There has been a reported rise in female suicides and UNICEF said the education ban will create harrowing repercussions for generations to come" (para 33).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"There has been a reported rise in female suicides and UNICEF said the education ban will create harrowing repercussions for generations to come" (para 33).
Oct. 27, 2025, 9:34 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"Official ONS [Office for National Statistics] data recorded just over 6,000 suicides recorded in England and Wales in 2023, the most recent figures available. Men were at far higher risk of taking their own life than women, accounting for about three quarters of the total figure" (para. 27-28).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"Official ONS [Office for National Statistics] data recorded just over 6,000 suicides recorded in England and Wales in 2023, the most recent figures available. Men were at far higher risk of taking their own life than women, accounting for about three quarters of the total figure" (para. 27-28).
Oct. 25, 2025, 6:21 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: SUICIDE-PRACTICE-1, SUICIDE-DATA-1
"'Over the past four years, suicides among Afghan girls and women have increased. The main reason is these inhumane punishments imposed by the Taliban,' Gul [an Afhgan human rights activist] said" (para 30).
Variables: SUICIDE-PRACTICE-1, SUICIDE-DATA-1
"'Over the past four years, suicides among Afghan girls and women have increased. The main reason is these inhumane punishments imposed by the Taliban,' Gul [an Afhgan human rights activist] said" (para 30).
Oct. 10, 2025, 9:24 p.m.
Countries: United Arab Emirates
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1, MURDER-DATA-1
"Two women linked to [Charles 'Abbey' Mwesigwa, a former London bus driver accused of operating an illegal prostitution ring in Dubai] also died after falling from buildings in Dubai, the BBC learned. Authorities concluded the deaths were suicides, their families told the BBC...Kayla Birungi also fell to her death in the same Dubai neighbourhood, Al Barsha, in 2021. A relative of Monic told the BBC police said there would be no investigation into her death as they found drugs and alcohol at the scene. Lab tests verified by BBC Eye revealed there was no alcohol or drugs in her blood" (para. 24, 29-31). These quotes have been logged under both...more
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1, MURDER-DATA-1
"Two women linked to [Charles 'Abbey' Mwesigwa, a former London bus driver accused of operating an illegal prostitution ring in Dubai] also died after falling from buildings in Dubai, the BBC learned. Authorities concluded the deaths were suicides, their families told the BBC...Kayla Birungi also fell to her death in the same Dubai neighbourhood, Al Barsha, in 2021. A relative of Monic told the BBC police said there would be no investigation into her death as they found drugs and alcohol at the scene. Lab tests verified by BBC Eye revealed there was no alcohol or drugs in her blood" (para. 24, 29-31). These quotes have been logged under both...more
April 17, 2025, 6:10 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"What has happened to them since has been catastrophic: forced and early marriage, domestic violence, suicide, drug addiction and an eradication from all aspects of public life, with no end in sight" (para 5). "Another survey from the Afghan digital platform Bishnaw found that 8% of those who took part knew at least one woman or girl who had attempted to kill themselves since August 2021" (para 17). "Last month, a report by the UN special rapporteur for Afghanistan assessed the dire situation facing girls and women in Afghanistan. 'Many [girls now denied a secondary education] are driven to psychological distress, including suicidal thoughts and actions'" (para 23).more
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"What has happened to them since has been catastrophic: forced and early marriage, domestic violence, suicide, drug addiction and an eradication from all aspects of public life, with no end in sight" (para 5). "Another survey from the Afghan digital platform Bishnaw found that 8% of those who took part knew at least one woman or girl who had attempted to kill themselves since August 2021" (para 17). "Last month, a report by the UN special rapporteur for Afghanistan assessed the dire situation facing girls and women in Afghanistan. 'Many [girls now denied a secondary education] are driven to psychological distress, including suicidal thoughts and actions'" (para 23).more
April 16, 2025, 8:47 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"The leading cause of death among youth is suicide" (para 3).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"The leading cause of death among youth is suicide" (para 3).
March 28, 2025, 6:01 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"The 33-year-old woman had attempted suicide twice: the yearslong investigations and trials had been that stressful. Even then, she said she had only reported a fraction of the sexual abuse she’d suffered, fearing she might be punished for false accusations if her allegations were dismissed under South Korea’s strict rape law" (para 1).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"The 33-year-old woman had attempted suicide twice: the yearslong investigations and trials had been that stressful. Even then, she said she had only reported a fraction of the sexual abuse she’d suffered, fearing she might be punished for false accusations if her allegations were dismissed under South Korea’s strict rape law" (para 1).
March 26, 2025, 9:53 a.m.
Countries: Guyana
Variables: SUICIDE-PRACTICE-1, SUICIDE-DATA-1
"Gender-based violence contributes greatly to suicide rates, which is the second highest in the world in Guyana" (para 6).
Variables: SUICIDE-PRACTICE-1, SUICIDE-DATA-1
"Gender-based violence contributes greatly to suicide rates, which is the second highest in the world in Guyana" (para 6).
March 14, 2025, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"LBHM [Community Legal Aid Institution] also found cases of WUD [women who use drugs] who have attempted suicide" (7).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"LBHM [Community Legal Aid Institution] also found cases of WUD [women who use drugs] who have attempted suicide" (7).
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: SUICIDE-PRACTICE-1, SUICIDE-DATA-1
"ACWF’s statistics show that about 157,000 women commit suicide every year, 60% of which were caused by domestic violence" (6).
Variables: SUICIDE-PRACTICE-1, SUICIDE-DATA-1
"ACWF’s statistics show that about 157,000 women commit suicide every year, 60% of which were caused by domestic violence" (6).
Feb. 28, 2025, 5:42 p.m.
Countries: Niger
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1, GEW-PRACTICE-3
"During conflicts, particularly in the region of Diffa where the terrorist group Boko Haram operates, women are the most affected as they are targeted by terrorists to become hostages, suicide bombers or sex slaves" (11).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1, GEW-PRACTICE-3
"During conflicts, particularly in the region of Diffa where the terrorist group Boko Haram operates, women are the most affected as they are targeted by terrorists to become hostages, suicide bombers or sex slaves" (11).
Feb. 27, 2025, 8:53 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"The woman then allegedly spent three days and nights in a Taliban prison, where she was forced to cook, clean and do laundry for the men employed there at first before officials told her that she would be fingerprinted and have her biometric details recorded. Her resistance resulted in a brutal beating, leaving her unconscious. The 32-year-old claims that she was then raped. The woman said she thought about suicide following her release, but worries about who would feed her children have stopped her" (para 10-12).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"The woman then allegedly spent three days and nights in a Taliban prison, where she was forced to cook, clean and do laundry for the men employed there at first before officials told her that she would be fingerprinted and have her biometric details recorded. Her resistance resulted in a brutal beating, leaving her unconscious. The 32-year-old claims that she was then raped. The woman said she thought about suicide following her release, but worries about who would feed her children have stopped her" (para 10-12).
Feb. 26, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Countries: Kazakhstan
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2, LRCM-DATA-2, SUICIDE-PRACTICE-1, SUICIDE-DATA-1
"In another case, a 16 year old girl committed suicide two years after she reported that her step-father had raped her. In her suicide note, she wrote 'nobody believes me'" (6).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2, LRCM-DATA-2, SUICIDE-PRACTICE-1, SUICIDE-DATA-1
"In another case, a 16 year old girl committed suicide two years after she reported that her step-father had raped her. In her suicide note, she wrote 'nobody believes me'" (6).
Jan. 16, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"In 2019, a 14-year-old girl killed herself after a teacher reportedly shamed her when she stained her uniform on her first period" (para 9).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"In 2019, a 14-year-old girl killed herself after a teacher reportedly shamed her when she stained her uniform on her first period" (para 9).