Cameroon has seen a surge in femicides, with several women killed by current or former partners between August 6 and 26, some in the presence of their children. The Ministry for the Promotion of Women and the Family has acknowledged the increase and warned that official figures represent the 'tip of the iceberg.' Femicide, the intentional killing of women and girls with gender-related motivation, is the most brutal manifestation of violence against women. In Cameroon, violence against women is widespread and rooted in entrenched gender inequality and discrimination.
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