PHYSICAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TETOVA DURING THE PERIOD 2020–2025: A LEGAL AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
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https://doi.org/10.58885/ijllis.v15i2.29az%20Keywords:
domestic violence, physical violence, women’s rights, legal framework, Tetova, North MacedoniaAbstract
Violence against women remains one of the most serious violations of fundamental human rights and an important social, legal, and public health concern [1,7]. This study examines physical violence against women in the Municipality of Tetova from 2020–2025 through legal and statistical analysis. The research is based on official institutional data obtained from the Ministry of Interior, the State Statistical Office, and relevant social welfare institutions, as well as legal acts, including the Criminal Code and the Law on Prevention and Protection from Violence against Women and Domestic Violence [6,8]. The findings indicate that women represented the majority of victims in reported domestic violence cases. Physical violence, often accompanied by psychological abuse, remains the most frequently reported form of violence. A notable increase in reported cases was observed in 2022, followed by relative stabilization in subsequent years. Although North Macedonia has significantly harmonized its legal framework with international standards, important challenges remain in practical implementation, including early reporting, victim protection, and institutional coordination [7,9]. The study concludes that stronger preventive policies, more effective institutional cooperation, and increased public awareness are essential for the long-term reduction of violence against women in the Tetova region.
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