35 events about "femicid"

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In 2025, Romania recorded 52 cases of femicide, and experts emphasize the failures of the victim protection system and the need to recognize femicide as a distinct crime.

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26 November 13:56

Nicușor Dan requests checks on domestic violence investigations, while Ilie Bolojan calls for legislative reforms to protect victims.

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26 November 09:47

The Italian Parliament unanimously adopted the law that defines femicide as a distinct crime, punishable by life imprisonment, in the context of violence against women.

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25 November 12:50

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan calls on the state to act effectively against femicide, emphasizing the importance of protecting women and the rapid intervention of institutions.

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25 November 09:24

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan emphasizes the need for a more effective approach in combating violence against women: "Every case of femicide is a social tragedy and a signal that the Romanian state must do more to eliminate violence against girls and women."

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25 November 08:37

A woman was killed by a partner or family member every 10 minutes, according to a UN report from 2024.

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24 November 10:04

A 49-year-old woman from Olt County was found dead, and her partner was detained after investigators established that he had previously assaulted her.

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23 November 08:47

Thousands of protesters from all over France took to the streets on Saturday to express their anger at the persistent violence against women and to demand greater public effort, including budgetary, in combating this issue.

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International

16 November 09:53

A 17-year-old girl was found strangled in an apartment in Galați. In the same residence, a 26-year-old man was also discovered, who showed signs of violence.

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14 November 20:05

In Romania, femicide is not recognized in the Penal Code, despite alarming statistics. The European Parliament calls for measures to define it as a separate crime.

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International

14 November 10:42

The European Parliament calls for unprecedented measures against gender-based violence, rape, and femicide that should be treated as crimes.

International

10 November 20:57

The Ministry of Justice proposes a law that punishes femicide with life imprisonment, following a recent tragic case. The project was signed by 273 parliamentarians.

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10 November 17:10

The Senate plenary held a moment of silence for Mihaela, killed by her former partner, and for the 50 women victims of femicide this year.

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10 November 16:28

Iulia Motoc, a judge at the International Criminal Court, argues that sanctions for femicide are necessary but insufficient, emphasizing that the phenomenon is the result of gender inequalities and patriarchal structures.

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9 November 12:05

A 25-year-old young woman, killed by her husband on her birthday in front of her three-year-old son, after she had requested a protection order. The crime highlights the issue of femicide in Romania with 46 fatal cases this year.

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4 November 11:44

Over 50 NGOs are urging Parliament to quickly adopt the law for the prevention of femicides, highlighting the failures of the authorities in protecting women.

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Current Affairs

4 November 10:25

The Republic of Moldova wishes to implement 'VioData', a national system for monitoring violence against women, which will be tested at the end of 2026.

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Republic of Moldova

31 October 13:07

In 2024, 107 women were killed by partners in France, an increase of 11% compared to the previous year. The study shows that most incidents occurred at home.

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International

29 October 14:32

PSD has submitted a bill in Parliament to prevent femicides, introducing for the first time the concept of femicide in Romanian legislation.

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Politics

29 October 12:33

Alina Gorghiu announced that a bill defining the idea of "femicide" has been submitted to Parliament and introduces measures for the prevention of violence against women.

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