The surge in femicide cases across Italy has ignited widespread outrage and demands for immediate governmental action. Recent statistics reveal a disturbing trend: the number of women killed by intimate partners or former partners has reached its highest point in over a decade. Activists and legal experts argue that existing laws remain insufficient and poorly enforced, leaving victims vulnerable and justice delayed. Critics hold Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s administration accountable for failing to implement robust protection measures or allocate adequate funding to support centers for survivors of domestic violence.

Organizations advocating for women’s rights point to key areas requiring urgent reform, including:

  • Stricter penalties for perpetrators of gender-based violence
  • Improved training for law…