Femicides in Tunisia rise from six in 2018 to thirty in 2025, Aswat Nissa warns

The association Aswat Nissa and the "Femicides Tunisia" campaign have issued a joint publication highlighting this trend and urging that these crimes no longer be considered isolated incidents. According to their figures, the number of recorded femicides rose from six in 2018 to thirty in 2025. This progression reflects a human reality of shattered lives and grieving families.

The data shows a clear upward trend, with 25 femicides recorded in 2023, 29 in 2024, and 30 in 2025, representing a fivefold increase over seven years. Aswat Nissa and "Femicides Tunisia" emphasize that behind each statistic is a woman, a family, and a life abruptly cut short. They stress that these figures are not mere statistics but represent individual lives, projects, and loved ones facing irreversible loss.

This initiative also aims to link femicides to the broader issue of violence against women and the capacity of institutions to prevent these acts and protect victims. The organizations state that femicides are continuing in 2026, criticizing what they describe as the "silence of the state" and "laxity" in protecting women who are victims of violence. This accusation questions the effectiveness of existing prevention and protection mechanisms.

Beyond denunciation, their appeal also focuses on the need to systematically document each crime and ensure justice for victims. For Aswat Nissa and "Femicides Tunisia," the