"This is a war against women," says Kalliopi Mingeirou, chief of the ending violence against women section at U.N. Women. The new report estimates 85,000 cases of femicide in 2023, highlighting a serious global crisis where women are targeted for their gender.
Ronel Koekemoer of Gender Rights In Tech emphasizes the challenges within the legal system, stating: "I can't tell you how many times when the perpetrator would get bail, the survivor was basically told... that’s more of the consideration than the survivor's actual safety."
The report highlights extensive underreporting of femicide, as many countries do not adequately track these incidents, indicating that the actual figures may be significantly higher than reported.
Despite the alarming statistics, Mingeirou notes incremental progress in some nations: "some countries have also seen incremental progress in protecting women and girls," suggesting ongoing efforts, albeit slow.
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