International Mechanism Submissions

Death penalties in Niger, particularly those against women, should be abolished in light of the lack of adequate provisions to protect victims of domestic violence or of other forms of gender-based violence.

This report examines the application of the death penalty in Niger, focusing on its impact on women, particularly those involved in cases of gender-based violence. It discusses the lack of protective legal measures for women in situations of domestic violence, which often escalates to instances where they face the death penalty.

There are significant challenges in accessing information about women on death row and a general disregard for gender issues in legal proceedings. There are also concerns about women's health while deprived of their liberty.

This report highlights Niger's non-compliance with international standards on women's rights and recommends the abolition of the death penalty, legal reform to recognize a domestic violence defense in murder cases, and gender sensitivity training for criminal justice systems actors.