
- DAMY Govina, 2min reading
Whispers, hushed conversations among health professionals: the law on surgical castration in Madagascar is still dividing opinions. The situation remains complex and continues to spark intense debates. On February 7, 2024, the Malagasy government shocked the national population, drawing attention from local human rights defenders following the adoption of the law. However, one year after this announcement and after several cases of rape were reported, the Malagasy state has yet to officially communicate the implementation of this law, even though these issues continue to make headlines in local media.