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Suhakam demands legal recognition of femicide
Malaysian human rights body urges government to legally define femicide and strengthen gender-based violence protections.
In brief
Malaysian human rights body urges government to legally define femicide and strengthen gender-based violence protections. Suhakam calls for femicide to be recognized in law and tougher action on gender-based violence. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Suhakam calls for legal recognition
Suhakam urges government to recognize femicide in legal framework as most severe form of gender-based violence.
“a preventable human rights violation requiring stronger laws, early intervention, accessible protection mechanisms and coordinated action”
Femicide described as preventable violation
Suhakam states femicide is a preventable human rights violation requiring stronger laws and early intervention.
“a preventable human rights violation requiring stronger laws, early intervention, accessible protection mechanisms and coordinated action”
Call follows parliamentary briefing
Suhakam's call follows October 15 briefing to Parliamentary Select Committee on Women, Children and Community Development.
Recommendations for prevention
Suhakam recommends reviewing laws, improving data collection, and creating national coordination body for gender-based violence.
Safeguarding measures
Suhakam urges safer cities through better street lighting, public transport, reporting mechanisms and secure schools.
Funding for support systems
Suhakam states sufficient funding needed for shelters, psychosocial services, legal aid and women's organizations.
The essence
Suhakam calls for femicide to be recognized in law and tougher action on gender-based violence.
