DISCLAIMERS This study has not been formally edited. The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of UNODC, Member States or contributory organizations, nor does it imply any endorsement. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area, or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part and in any form for educational or non-profit purposes without special permission from the copyright holder, provided acknowledgement of the source is made. Suggested citation: UNODC Global Study on Homicide 2013 (United Nations publication, Sales No. 14.IV.1) Comments on the study are welcome and can be sent to: Research and Trend Analysis Branch Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime P.O. Box 500 1400 Vienna Austria Tel.: (+43) 1 26060 0 Fax: (+43) 1 26060 5827 Pictures Š Johannes Kittel Š United Nations, March 2014. All rights reserved, worldwide. UNITED NATIONS PUBLICATION Sales No. 14.IV.1 eISBN: 978-92-1-054205-0