Voices of practitioners around a landmark treaty on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence - Istanbul Convention
News Voices of practitioners around a landmark treaty on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence - Istanbul Convention
On 11th of May 2021, the Council of Europe, in the framework of the activities carried out under the German Presidency of the Committee of Ministers organised an online event bringing together different perspectives and experiences from a variety of actors fighting violence against women and domestic violence in the Republic of Moldova. The event was held on the occasion of the Istanbul Convention 10th anniversary as a platform to voice opinions and experiences from state institutions and civil society working in Chisinau and in the region.
Mark Istanbul Convention’s 10th Anniversary with Action
(Berlin) – Council of Europe member states should reinforce efforts to combat violence against women by swiftly ratifying and carrying out a landmark regional convention on women’s rights, Human Rights Watch said today.
Human Rights Watch released two videos today that explain the convention and highlight its importance. Governments should take urgent steps to counter misinformation about the convention and to fight dangerous myths and discriminatory stereotypes that undermine work to curb violence against women.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed violence against women as one of the most far-reaching and persistent rights abuses, and a daily threat to the lives and health of women and girls around the world,” said Hillary Margolis, senior women’s rights researcher at Human Rights Watch. “At this decisive moment, Council of Europe members should demonstrate they are serious about prioritizing the safety and well
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