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A roundtable on gender-sensitive investigation and adjudication was held in Maputo, addressing the rise in violence against women and girls in Mozambique. The event aimed to foster dialogue among justice system actors and civil society to improve access to justice and formulate recommendations for a more inclusive legal framework.
Africa-Press – Mozambique. In a context marked by the increase in cases of violence against women and girls and feminicide in Mozambique, and by the urgent need for more effective and transformative judicial responses, the Roundtable on Gender‐Sensitive Investigation and Adjudication was held yesterday in a hybrid format.
The meeting served as a strategic space for dialogue and reflection on persistent challenges and possible pathways toward a more just, inclusive, peaceful, and rights‐protective justice system for women and girls.
The initiative brought together actors from the justice system, civil society organizations, including women‐led organizations, academia, and development partners, with the aim of analysing barriers to access to justice, sharing national and international good practices, formulating concrete recommendations for gender‐sensitive adjudication, and strengthening inter‐institutional and multisectoral coordination as a pillar of an effective response to gender‐based violence.
The Roundtable was led by the Observatory of Women, with the support of UN Women, and took place as part of the Women’s Month celebrations, under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.”
The initiative is part of the project “She Leads for Peace,” implemented by UN Women with the support of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Maputo.
Mozambique has faced significant challenges regarding gender-based violence, with rising cases of feminicide and violence against women. In response, various initiatives have emerged to promote gender-sensitive approaches within the judicial system. The recent roundtable reflects ongoing efforts to enhance the effectiveness of legal responses and ensure justice for women and girls in the country. This initiative is part of broader movements aimed at improving women’s rights and safety in Mozambique, particularly during Women’s Month celebrations.
