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Mozambique association reports 55 female murders since January
The Socio-Cultural Horizonte Azul (ASCHA) association in Mozambique has reported that at least 55 women were murdered between January and September 2026. In a survey conducted in partnership with UN Women, ASCHA director Dalila Macuácua stated that the organization believes the actual number of femicides is likely higher than the reported figures.
ASCHA is calling for the implementation of specific legislation to prevent violence against women, provide adequate responses to such violence, and establish legal mechanisms for punishment.
According to government data released in April, Mozambique recorded 40 female deaths out of 18,365 reported cases of gender-based violence in 2025. In response to these trends, the government is considering a revision of the Penal Code to introduce a specific law targeting femicide.
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Associação Socio-Cultural Horizonte Azul · Dalila Macuácua · Mozambique · UN Women
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The data regarding female murders was collected in partnership with UN Women in Mozambique. www.cmjornal.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] ASCHA is calling for the creation of a specific law to prevent violence against women and provide legal mechanisms for punishment. www.cmjornal.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Mozambican government is considering revising the Penal Code to include a specific law against femicide. www.cmjornal.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] ASCHA believes the actual number of femicides is higher than the 55 reported cases. www.cmjornal.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] At least 55 women were murdered in Mozambique between January and September 2026. www.cmjornal.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] In 2025, the Mozambican government reported 18,365 cases of gender-based violence and 40 female deaths. www.cmjornal.pt