Petition
Recognise "FEMICIDE" as an International Crime
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
Femicide—the killing of women and girls due to their gender.
Recognize femicide with strict penalties.
Strengthen law enforcement with stricter sentencing.
Fund shelters, hotlines to prevent violence.
Hold governments accountable with international oversight and sanctions.
Recognize femicide with strict penalties.
Strengthen law enforcement with stricter sentencing.
Fund shelters, hotlines to prevent violence.
Hold governments accountable with international oversight and sanctions.
•Underreported & Misclassified: Many femicide cases are recorded as suicides or accidents, preventing justice for victims.
•Weak Laws & Enforcement: In many places, perpetrators face little to no punishment, and police fail to investigate or take threats seriously.
•Crisis in Conflict Zones: In war and conflict areas, women are systematically targeted for murder, yet global action remains limited.
•Weak Laws & Enforcement: In many places, perpetrators face little to no punishment, and police fail to investigate or take threats seriously.
•Crisis in Conflict Zones: In war and conflict areas, women are systematically targeted for murder, yet global action remains limited.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.
Decisions about international crimes are not a matter for the UK Government or Parliament.
Decisions about international crimes are not a matter for the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 12 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
28 Mar 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.