Italy’s parliament formally added the crime of femicide—the deliberate killing of women and girls due to their gender—to its criminal code. The bill was unanimously approved, establishing a maximum punishment of life imprisonment for the crime. This legislative action coincides with global protests on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hailed the approval as a sign of political unity against violence targeting women.
November 26, 2025. aljazeera.com