Algerian Women Break the Silence.. An Initiative to Document Femicide Crimes

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A feminist movement in Algeria has launched an initiative called "Feminicide Algeria" aimed at documenting crimes of violence against women, verifying their details, and following up on their developments, in a step that seeks to provide more accurate data on this phenomenon.

The organizers of the initiative clarified in a statement that the project aims to create a database based on a clear methodology to verify and systematically document information related to crimes committed against women, which will allow for the provision of regular and more accurate data on these issues in Algeria.

As part of expanding the monitoring network of the initiative, the group has called on women in various provinces of the country to join the team of volunteers, especially those with experience or interest in fields related to fieldwork, such as journalism, media, law, psychology, scientific research, social work, and feminist activism, in addition to skills in documenting and verifying information.

The group also confirmed that its work will rely on a precise methodology and a clear protocol for verifying information and documenting cases, noting that selected volunteers will benefit from specialized training before starting their tasks.

On her part, human rights lawyer Farida Belhoul stated that associations and organizations concerned with women's rights play a pivotal role in protecting women and raising awareness of their rights, as they serve as a link between victims, society, and the relevant official authorities.

Belhoul added in statements to "Al Arabiya.net/Al Hadath.net" that the role of these associations is not limited to providing support and accompaniment to victims, but also includes monitoring and documenting violations and collecting data, which are essential elements for understanding the magnitude of the phenomenon and determining appropriate intervention methods.

She also noted that such initiatives could contribute, in the short term, to improving reporting mechanisms for cases of violence, directing women to the relevant authorities, in addition to raising awareness of rights and means of obtaining protection and assistance.

In the medium term, she pointed out that the accumulation of data and experiences will help in identifying recurring patterns of violence against women and understanding its causes and manifestations more accurately, which could support the efforts of civil society and relevant institutions in developing more effective mechanisms for prevention and care for victims.