According to the Stop Killing Women Platform’s latest report, the month of April witnessed the tragic deaths of 32 women in North Kurdistan and Turkey.
Among these incidents, 13 women lost their lives in suspicious circumstances, painting a grim picture for women’s safety in the region.
The report highlighted harrowing figures, showing that 59 percent of the victims were married, with 56 percent losing their lives in their own homes.
10 percent of these women were killed simply for seeking a divorce, underlining the dire consequences women face for asserting their independence.
The motives behind these killings are varied, from domestic disputes to women refusing to conform to societal expectations. Instances range from failure to reconcile with spouses to rejecting marriage proposals, and even refusing romantic relationships.
The report stated that the cause of death for 18 women in April remains unidentified, perpetuating the cycle of violence and impunity.
The total count of women’s deaths in North Kurdistan and Turkey has now reached 124 since the year began, with an additional 80 women passing away under questionable circumstances.
The sobering reality emerges as the data reveals that, on average, a woman loses her life every day in the region, with two more women succumbing to mysterious deaths every three days.
