Increase in feminicides in Colombia during confinement

A demonstration by women against sexual violence, which has increased since the start of the epidemic, in Medellin, Colombia, on June 19, 2020. AFP / Joaquin Sarmiento

By: Najet Benrabaa Follow

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When the Covid-19 pandemic now rhymes with feminicides.

In Colombia, the number of feminicides increased markedly during the confinement period.

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A figure to give the measure: between March and until mid-August, 213 women were killed.


And in most cases, the victims had already reported the assailants.

"Rise of feminicides in Colombia during confinement"

is a major report by Najet Benrabaa.

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