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GREVIO publishes its first thematic report on Albania
The Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO), which is responsible for monitoring implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention), welcomes...
GREVIO publishes its first thematic report on Monaco
In a new thematic report published today, the Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO), calls on the Monegasque authorities to adopt a long-term strategy to prevent and combat all forms of violence against women, to strengthen...
GREVIO publishes its first thematic report on Austria
A new, theme-based report published today by the Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) commends the Austrian authorities for having taken steps to further align legislation with requirements of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and...
Marking a decade of legally binding standards to protect women and girls from gender-based violence: The Istanbul Convention entered into force 10 years ago!
The Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, also known as the Istanbul Convention after the city in which it opened for signature, marks 10 years since it entered into force on 1 August 2014. Since that day, 38 countries have become...
GREVIO carries out its first thematic evaluation visit to Portugal
A delegation of the Council of Europe's Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) is carrying out its follow-up evaluation visit to Portugal from 24 to 28 June 2024, focussing on the theme “Building trust by delivering support, protection and...
New publication on safe and effective programmes for perpetrators of domestic and sexual violence: out now!
A new Council of Europe publication entitled “Guidance for safe and effective perpetrator programmes: Article 16 of the Istanbul Convention” is now available. First presented to the Committee of the Parties at its 16th meeting held on 31 May 2024, it is now available on the Istanbul Convention...
16th meeting of the Committee of the Parties to the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence
At its 16th meeting, the Committee of the Parties to the Istanbul Convention held in Strasbourg on 31 May 2024 adopted recommendations for Liechtenstein and conclusions on the implementation of recommendations in relation to Andorra, Belgium, Malta and Spain. It took note of the implementation...
High-level Conference “United around gender equality: making space for women and girls”
The high-level conference “United around gender equality: making space for women and girls” organised by the Council of Europe under the aegis of the Lithuanian Presidency of the Committee of Ministers will take place in Strasbourg, on 30 May 2024. The event will be opened by Justina Jakštienė,...
Entry into force of the Istanbul Convention in respect of Latvia
On 1 May 2024, we mark the entry into force of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (CETS 210) in respect of Latvia which becomes the 39th Party to the Convention. The increase in the number of parties shows the determination...
Second meeting of the Co-ordinating bodies
Liechtenstein's beautiful town of Schaan set the stage for the 2nd meeting of co-ordinating bodies established under the Istanbul Convention, bringing together participants with a responsibility for policymaking on violence against women from almost all parties to the convention. Ambassador...
International Women’s Day – EDVAW Platform calls for action against gender-based violence and poverty
On the occasion of International Women's Day, the EDVAW Platform (Platform of Independent Expert Mechanisms on Discrimination and Violence against Women) has issued a powerful statement reaffirming its commitment to eradicating gender-based violence and poverty. This statement comes as a poignant...
Statement by Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić ahead of International Women’s Day.
Artificial Intelligence - Bridging the Equality Gap
“More and more, AI is giving shape to the world we live in - our job prospects, our health-care outcomes, our access to benefits and services. The list of areas affected by AI is long and is growing. Unless we learn how to harness the potential of AI to bridge inequalities - including gender...
GREVIO carries out its first thematic evaluation visit to Montenegro
A delegation of the Council of Europe's Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) is carrying out its follow-up evaluation visit to Montenegro from 4 to 8 March 2024, focussing on the theme “Building trust by delivering support, protection and...
GREVIO carries out its first thematic evaluation visit to Spain
A delegation of the Council of Europe's Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) is carrying out its follow-up evaluation visit to Spain from 24 February to 1 March 2024, focussing on the theme “Building trust by delivering support, protection and...
HIGHLIGHT - ECHR - Judgment concerning Greece
In the case of X v. Greece, the Court found a violation of Articles 3 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights on account of the Greek authorities’ failure to adequately respond and investigate allegations of rape. The applicant had reported being raped while on holidays in Greece and...
GREVIO carries out its first thematic evaluation visit to Sweden
A delegation of the Council of Europe's Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) is carrying out its follow-up evaluation visit to Sweden from 12 to 16 February 2024, focussing on the theme “Building trust by delivering support, protection and...
Spain submits its reporting form on the implementation of recommendations issued by the Committee of the Parties
The Spanish authorities have submitted their reporting form on the implementation of recommendations issued by the Committee of the Parties. The completed reporting form has been published today, in accordance with the agreed procedure. The Committee of the Parties will proceed with the adoption...
Belgium submits its reporting form on the implementation of recommendations issued by the Committee of the Parties
The Belgium authorities have submitted their reporting form (available in French only) on the implementation of recommendations issued by the Committee of the Parties. The completed reporting form has been published today, in accordance with the agreed procedure. The Committee of the Parties will...
Malta submits its reporting form on the implementation of recommendations issued by the Committee of the Parties
The Maltese authorities have submitted their reporting form on the implementation of recommendations issued by the Committee of the Parties. The completed reporting form has been published today, in accordance with the agreed procedure. The Committee of the Parties will proceed with the adoption...
GREVIO carries out its baseline evaluation visit to the United Kingdom
A delegation of the Council of Europe's Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) is carrying out an evaluation visit across the United Kingdom from 18 to 26 January 2024. This visit is one of the steps in the procedure to monitor the implementation...
