# Violence against women in Mozambique

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violence-against-women-in-mozambique
> Updated: 2026-09-20T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- At least 55 women were murdered in Mozambique between January and September 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- ASCHA believes the actual number of femicides is higher than the 55 reported cases. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- ASCHA is calling for the creation of a specific law to prevent violence against women and provide legal mechanisms for punishment. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The data regarding female murders was collected in partnership with UN Women in Mozambique. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- In 2025, the Mozambican government reported 18,365 cases of gender-based violence and 40 female deaths. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Mozambican government is considering revising the Penal Code to include a specific law against femicide. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mozambique-association-reports-55-female-murders-since-january

### 2026-08-31: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mozambique-182000-women-receive-abortion-related-care

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Cite as: Violence against women in Mozambique. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/violence-against-women-in-mozambique