"Unveiling the Systemic Faults: Alarming Rise in Brutal Killings of Women in Western Balkan Countries"

The Western Balkans region is experiencing a surge in gender-based violence against women, with cases of harassment, rape, beatings, and killings often perpetrated by their partners. Despite efforts to raise awareness and implement laws, activists blame authorities for not taking decisive action to protect women and counter a culture of impunity. Lenient sentences, a lack of accountability for mistakes made by institutions, and a conservative societal mindset contribute to the problem. Women's groups have organized protests, set up help lines and shelters, but experts argue that legal changes alone are insufficient in societies affected by war, economic crises, and social divisions.