KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged the government to recognise femicide in the country’s legal framework. It described femicide as the most extreme form of gender-based violence against women and girls.
“Such violence extends beyond individual acts of criminal conduct and reflects broader patterns of discrimination, gender inequality and shortcomings in preventing and addressing violence against women and girls,” it said in a statement today.
The commission described femicide as “a preventable human rights violation requiring stronger laws, early intervention, accessible protection mechanisms and coordinated action”.
“Recognising their gender-related nature is essential to understanding the underlying causes, identifying risks and strengthening prevention, protection and accountability measures,” it said.
