Syrian women face 530 deaths in one year
Shafaq News – Damascus
A total of 530 women were killed by various actors and groups across Syria over the past year, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said on Tuesday.
The SOHR noted in a statement that despite growing public discussion about empowering women, conditions on the ground show the opposite, with Syrian women facing deeper marginalization and widespread exploitation.
Alongside kidnapping—now used as a tool of intimidation—Syrian women endure psychological, physical, and sexual violence, the Observatory said. It also pointed to the rise of digital violence, including smear campaigns, online harassment, and incitement based on religion.
#المرصد_السوري"530 امرأة #سورية قـ ـتـ ـلـ ـت في سنة: جـ ـريـ ـمـ ـة لا تغتفر"https://t.co/dpZFrk8SmB
— المرصد السوري لحقوق الإنسان (@syriahr) November 25, 2025
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The announcement coincides with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, which is observed annually to highlight ongoing gender-based violence.
