Feminicides in Cameroon: Minproff Criticized After T-Shirt Initiative

Author: lebledparle.comPublished on: August 29, 2026Country: Cameroon

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Feminicides in Cameroon: Minproff Criticized After T-Shirt Initiative

The Ministry of Women's Promotion and Family has launched an initiative inviting its staff to wear a T-shirt with the slogan 'Stop Feminicides and Infanticides' every Friday, starting August 28, 2026. This decision follows statements from Minister Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa regarding the alarming situation of feminicides in Cameroon. However, the initiative has faced strong criticism, with some labeling it as symbolic and insufficient given the scale of the issue.

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