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2 clusters · 8 sources · 20 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 12 days ago

Violence against women in Mozambique

Overview

The Socio-Cultural Horizonte Azul (ASCHA) association reported that at least 55 women were murdered in Mozambique between January and September 2026. ASCHA director Dalila Macuácua suggested that the actual number of femicides is likely higher than these reported figures.

In response to trends in gender-based violence, the government is considering a revision of the Penal Code to introduce a specific law targeting femicide. This follows 2025 government data which recorded 40 female deaths out of 18,365 reported cases of gender-based violence. ASCHA is calling for legislation to prevent violence against women, provide adequate responses, and establish legal mechanisms for punishment.

Entities

Nampula · UN Women · Associação Socio-Cultural Horizonte Azul · Dalila Macuácua · Mozambique

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] At least 55 women were murdered in Mozambique between January and September 2026. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.cmjornal.pt
[● 2 SOURCES] ASCHA believes the actual number of femicides is higher than the 55 reported cases. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · 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.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.cmjornal.pt
[● 2 SOURCES] The data regarding female murders was collected in partnership with UN Women in Mozambique. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.cmjornal.pt
[● 2 SOURCES] In 2025, the Mozambican government reported 18,365 cases of gender-based violence and 40 female deaths. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.cmjornal.pt
[● 2 SOURCES] The Mozambican government is considering revising the Penal Code to include a specific law against femicide. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.cmjornal.pt

Timeline

12 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Mozambique association reports 55 female murders since January
Mozambique's ASCHA association reports at least 55 female murders between January and September 2026, prompting calls for specific femicide legislation and legal reforms.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 4 sources
Mozambique: 182,000 women receive abortion-related care
IPAS Mozambique reports that over 182,000 women received abortion-related care in four provinces, with 56% of those treated being between 15 and 24 years old.

Sources

brasilemfolhas.com.br · canal.co.mz · cmjornal.pt · correiodamanhacanada.com · jornaldomingo.co.mz · observador.pt · osul.com.br · sabado.pt