Indonesia is witnessing a rise in femicide, the gender-based killing of women, amid legal gaps and limited law enforcement recognition. Advocacy group Jakarta Feminist group highlighted that femicides are often preceded by repeated abuse, sexual violence, or abandonment, and that victims and perpetrators are usually aged 26–40, reflecting close relationships and gendered power imbalances. Experts note that while homicide can qualify as femicide when motivated by gender-based hatred, proving such motives in court is challenging due to the lack of specific legislation. Current laws offer limited protection, and most cases are prosecuted under general homicide statutes that ignore gendered dynamics. Authorities, including Bareskrim, acknowledge gaps in recognizing gendered motives, and efforts are underway to introduce a gender perspective in policing and the new Criminal Code, which will partially address murders within families.