Every day—yes, every single day—there’s a story of a woman killed. Sometimes by a man she trusted. Sometimes by a man she just met. Sometimes by a man she never even had the chance to run from. And every day, the reasons get more senseless. Cheating. Rejection. Misunderstanding. Or no reason at all.
And you want to ask: What is actually going on?
This is not a horror movie. This is not one country’s problem. This is a global crisis, but it’s also the new normal. If you scroll through your social media, turn on your news, or walk into a conversation with women today, someone is grieving. Someone is scared. And someone is asking the same question I’m asking:
What are we not seeing?
Because it’s not just about bad luck. It’s not just “the wrong guy.” It’s not just dating apps or social media. It’s not just rituals or revenge or mental health. It’s something deeper. Something dangerous. Something that has already gotten out of control.
Let’s face this head-on.
It's Not Just Fear Anymore. It's a Pattern.
We can’t pretend anymore. Every week, the same headlines. “She went on a date.” “She met him through a friend.” “They argued.” “She never came home.” And somehow, we keep being shocked—even though it’s now routine.
We can’t say we didn’t see the signs. The signs are all around us:
Men bringing weapons on dates.
Women disappearing in familiar places.
Girls being buried while still called "missing."
You think you're safe because you met him through family? Or because you prayed hard enough? Or because he goes to church? We’ve seen cases that prove otherwise. So really—what is the guarantee anymore?
"Not All Men" But... Why So Many?
Yes, not all men are violent. But women are dying every day because of men.
And let’s not twist this into a debate about who’s worse. The statistics speak for themselves. The media shows it every day. Women are dying at the hands of men, often for reasons that make no sense.
Cheating is not an excuse. Disrespect is not a reason. Rejection is not a death sentence. And yet... women are being slaughtered, dismembered, buried, erased.
The question we must ask isn’t “Why?” anymore.
It’s “Why still?”
What’s the Real Solution?
That’s the hard part. Everyone marches. We post hashtags. We light candles. We share their names. But the killings continue. So again, I ask:
What are we not seeing?
Maybe the real issue isn’t just with strangers. Maybe it’s in our systems, our silence, our normalization of control over women or something spiritual. Maybe it’s in how we raise boys to believe a woman’s “no” means “convince me.” Maybe it’s in the justice systems that turn a blind eye—or in religious spaces that teach women to endure instead of escape.
Yes, we pray. Yes, we try to be careful. But is it enough?
For the Parents, the Brothers, the Pastors, the Teachers
If you love a girl child, this matters to you.
Don’t wait for the violence to reach your doorstep before you care. Because by then, it’s too late. These girls were loved by someone. They had dreams. They had people waiting for them to come home.
Whether you’re a father, a brother, a leader, or just someone who thinks this is "not your problem"—this is your problem. Start talking. Start protecting. Start educating.
Because tomorrow, it could be someone you love. God forbids!
This is Not a Trend. This is Terror.
We need to stop acting like this is just another cycle in the news. This is not a trend. It’s not content. It’s not awareness week. It’s terror. It’s real, and it’s here, and it’s daily.
Let’s be honest: women are not overreacting. We are under-protected.
So the question remains:
What are we not seeing?
And how many more women need to die before we finally open our eyes?
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