Shocking statistics are shaking Serbia! Nine women have been killed in horrific femicide cases since the beginning of the year, and the law still does not recognize femicide as a separate crime. Is it possible that the state is turning a blind eye while women lose their lives in their own homes? From January to May, Serbia recorded nine brutal murders of women: four were killed by their sons, four by former or current partners, and one by a daughter. The latest victim, Miroslava P. (58) from Kaluđerica, was killed by her husband Stojan P. (59) after a heated argument when he slit her throat. This is not an isolated case — in January alone, three women were killed by their sons, who had previously shown violent behavior. In March, a former partner killed Esma Tiganj (64), and in April and May, former and current partners continued the bloody streak. Shelters and activists warn that Serbia lacks adequate prevention measures, and femicide is not legally defined as a separate crime. Shelter coordinator Vesna Stanojević emphasizes that introducing femicide into legislation could save lives. While women die, the state remains silent, and domestic violence continues to hide behind closed doors. Will we wait for the tenth victim for something to change? If you have something to say about this tragedy, feel free to drop a comment — maybe your word will start an avalanche!
