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Turkey’s exit from Istanbul Convention, treaty protecting women, draws flak from activists, Western allies Firstpost 9 hours ago FP Staff © Provided by Firstpost Turkey’s exit from Istanbul Convention, treaty protecting women, draws flak from activists, Western allies Turkey s formal exit from the Istanbul Convention, a landmark international treaty negotiated in 2011 to prevent and prosecute violence against women, has received severe criticism from various quarters, though President Recep Tayyip Erdogan insisted it won t be a step backward to end gender-based violence. This comes after Erdogan ended the country s participation in the convention with a surprise overnight decree in 21 March this year, prompting condemnation from women s rights groups and Western countries.

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