Global News Podcast The Global Story: The murders that moved a nation: Italy’s new femicide law
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Dec 14, 2025 
Chiara Tramontano, a passionate campaigner and sister of the tragically murdered Giulia Tramontano, shares her harrowing insights on the personal and societal impact of femicide in Italy. She recounts Giulia's sensitivity and the troubles in her relationship before her untimely death. Chiara reveals shocking details from the case and reflects on the emotional journey that led to Italy's groundbreaking new femicide law, aimed at addressing gender-based violence. The discussion highlights the law's implications, public reaction, and the urgent need for systemic change.
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Femicide Recognized As Distinct Crime
- Italy's parliament unanimously added 'femicide' to the legal code to define murder of a woman for being a woman as a distinct crime.
- The law is meant to increase visibility and spark societal debate, not just change sentencing.
A Sister's Portrait And The Discovery
- Chiara Tramontano described her sister Giulia as a sensitive, kind person who loved helping others and was two years older than her.
- Chiara recounted the shock of finding out Giulia was missing and the police telling her brother they had found her body in Milan.
Pregnancy Amid A Troubled Relationship
- Giulia was seven months pregnant and struggling in a relationship that Chiara described as increasingly dishonest and self-centred on the partner's part.
- Giulia planned to end the relationship and raise the child alone before she was found murdered.