Concern figures: 59 women have been killed for 15 years in Kosovo

According to an infographic published by Radio Free EuropeThe most tragic years have been 2018 and 2020, when registered by 7 victims, while in other years marks fluctuations, with a slight decline in recent years, but with an ongoing presence of cases, it broadcasts Periscope.

Human rights protection organisations have stressed that institutions have failed in many cases in protecting women who reported violence or sought assistance.

According to reports, most of the murders were committed by the couple, while in other cases when crimes were committed by the fathers and sons of the victims.

Otherwise, during the past two days in Vushtrri, there have been three shooting murders, including a woman.

The Kosovo Women's Network has been deeply concerned about the murder of the woman in Vushtrri.

This tragedy shows once again that women are not safe and that this uncertainty about them continues to take their lives. We insist that institutions act immediately and ensure maximum protection for women in Kosovo”, this organisation has said through a Facebook post.

This situation shows the urgent need for stronger institutional measures to prevent domestic violence and protect endangered women.

Civil society shares and pressure on authorities remain crucial to changing this painful reality. / REL/