FACTS

VIOLATIONS
Precept #8: Do Not Murder is violated around the globe:

11

PERCENT

of the global population is responsible for nearly half of its homicides.

6.2

PEOPLE

for every 100,000 on Earth are murdered, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.

5 TO 8X

HIGHER

than the murder rate in Europe and Asia is that of the Americas.

15,000

PEOPLE

are murdered in the United States each year.

119

PEOPLE

out of every 100,000 are murdered in Caracas, Venezuela, the most dangerous city in the world.



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The Way to Happiness Foundation International works to reverse the moral decay of society by restoring trust and honesty through widespread distribution of the 21 precepts. Donations support production and distribution of The Way to Happiness booklet and curriculum materials.