Recognise "FEMICIDE" as an International Crime
Femicide—the killing of women and girls due to their gender. Recognize femicide with strict penalties. Strengthen law enforcement with stricter sentencing. Fund shelters, hotlines to prevent violence. Hold governments accountable with international oversight and sanctions.
Signatures
18
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 18/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 18/100,000
- 28 MAR 2025Petition rejectedirrelevant
We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for. Decisions about international crimes are not a matter for the UK Government or Parliament.
- 12 FEB 2025Petition created
Background
•Underreported & Misclassified: Many femicide cases are recorded as suicides or accidents, preventing justice for victims.
•Weak Laws & Enforcement: In many places, perpetrators face little to no punishment, and police fail to investigate or take threats seriously.
•Crisis in Conflict Zones: In war and conflict areas, women are systematically targeted for murder, yet global action remains limited.