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Albania Faces Femicides Surge Amid Calls for Legal Reforms

2/26/2026

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Between 2021 and 2023, Albania recorded 24 femicides among 32 women and girls killed.
Despite more measures, experts call for faster responses to domestic violence and for legal reforms to define femicide as a separate crime.
Laureta, a survivor, reported her abusive husband and obtained a protection order, but funding remains irregular.
The Ministry of Health reports over 11,000 protection orders issued, yet many victims remain in danger.

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Story summary

Between 2021 and 2023, Albania recorded 24 femicides among 32 women and girls killed.
Despite more measures, experts call for faster responses to domestic violence and for legal reforms to define femicide as a separate crime.
Laureta, a survivor, reported her abusive husband and obtained a protection order, but funding remains irregular.
The Ministry of Health reports over 11,000 protection orders issued, yet many victims remain in danger.