It aims to spotlight overlooked violations and advancements in women’s rights globally, recognizing these issues as transnational and universal. Gender-based violence and femicide, identified as a global pandemic affecting one in three women, are highlighted as pressing concerns by organizations such as the World Bank and the World Health Organization. An interview with Nazley Sharif, South Africa’s Shadow Deputy Minister for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, provides insight into the country’s ongoing struggle with gender-based violence and femicide, addressing topics such as law enforcement, protection measures, and recent developments.