The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, stated that femicide continues to remain an open wound, a national crisis that is eroding the foundations of our society, day after day.
President Osmani wrote:
Femicide continues to remain an open wound. Not simply a problem. Not a statistic. But, a national crisis which is eroding the foundations of our society, day after day.
What happened in Gadime e Ulët is not just “another case”. A woman, although protected by an active order, was barbarically attacked with an axe by her ex-husband. When a protection order remains a paper, then the danger becomes reality. And reality kills us.
The number of cases of violence against women and domestic violence is telling us bluntly: papers do not save lives. Implementation, determination, reaction without delay – yes!
Because behind every number lies a broken life, a traumatized child, a story that must never be repeated.
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, I appeal for ACTION.
Responsibly. Carefully. Without any tolerance.
As the law requires. As every woman and girl in the Republic of Kosovo deserves.
Every wrong step, every negligence, every delay can be fatal.
No one who exercises violence should feel untouchable.
No woman should be left unprotected.
There is no compromise when it comes to the lives and dignity of women.
