Chile enacted the "Antonia law" in 2022 to address femicidal suicide due to gender-based violence.

Chile has enacted a law called "femicidal suicide," also known as the "Antonia law," in 2022 to address the issue of women taking their own lives due to gender-based violence or being incited to do so. The law was sparked by the tragic cases of Antonia Garros and Antonia Barra, who were victims of abuse before their suicides. However, enforcing this law has proven to be challenging.

March 06, 2024
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