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Collaborative efforts to implement new domestic violence legislation in Armenia
On 23 May 2024, representatives the Armenian National Assembly, the Prosecutor’s Office, the Investigative Committee, Court of Cassation, the Ministries of Internal Affairs, Labour and Social Affairs, Justice, Health, Education, Science, Culture and Sports and civil society organisations (CSOs)...
Strengthening protection of migrant women, and Istanbul Convention monitoring in Ukraine
On 24 May 2024 an online round table was organised to discuss protection of the rights of refugees, migrants and asylum seeking women and girls, as outlined in the Council of Europe Recommendation on protecting the rights of migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking women and girls, adopted by Ukraine...
Increasing legal literacy of women in the earthquake-affected regions of Türkiye
Between 7-10 May 2024, a total of 87 women affected by the earthquakes of February 2023 attended a training aiming at empowering them to claim their rights and increased their knowledge on how to access support services. The trainings were organised in the container cities housing more than 600...
Promising practices on implementing the Istanbul Convention discussed in Ukraine
340 civil servants from regional offices of the National Social Service of Ukraine participated in a webinar on the publication “After ratification: promising practices on implementation of the Istanbul Convention” on 23 May 2024. In the publication, the Council of Europe: examines common...
SYNERGY Network highlights Czech-Norwegian good practice on gender-based violence against women
A project by the Czech Gender Equality Department and the Norwegian NGO “Alternative to violence” has been featured by the SYNERGY Network against gender-based and domestic violence as an example of good practice on addressing gender-based violence. The project, funded by the EEA and Norway...
Working together to end violence against women
European countries are taking a stronger stand against violence against women thanks to a key international human rights treaty, the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention). This convention goes beyond simply...
New Council of Europe Recommendation on gender equality of Roma and Traveller women and girls now available in Ukrainian
The Council of Europe new Recommendation on ensuring equality of Roma and Traveller women and girls outlines concrete measures to ensure Roma and Traveller women and girls have equal access to education, healthcare, employment, and housing, and addresses challenges such as discrimination,...
Protecting the rights of migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking women, victims of gender -based and domestic violence, in the Republic of Moldova
On 23 May 2024, in Chisinau, the Council of Europe hosted a round table discussion with representatives of Moldovan national authorities, civil society and international organisations to explore the protection provided by the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence...
Preventing violence against women and domestic violence through formal and informal education in Ukraine
The Council of Europe has developed a new tool for education professionals, “Checklist for preventing violence against women through formal and informal education” to support implementation of Article 14 of the Istanbul Convention. This publication provides a self-regulatory mechanism to...
Open call for proposals from civil society organisations to promote gender equality in Ukraine
The Council of Europe project “Promoting Gender Equality in Ukraine (Pro-GE)” has opened a call to award grants to civil society organisations working in Ukraine. This call for proposals aims to provide grants to local women`s rights civil society organisations to develop and implement awareness...
Council of Europe publishes study on digital violence against women in the Republic of Moldova
The study provides a set of recommendations for aligning with the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence known as the Istanbul Convention. It emphasises gaps in the protection against online and technology-facilitated violence against...
Launching Gender Equality Strategy 2024-2029; ten years since Istanbul Convention entered into force
A conference entitled “United around gender equality: making space for women and girls” will launch the Council of Europe’s Gender Equality Strategy 2024-2029 and mark ten years since the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (also...
Secretary General marks 10 years of the Istanbul Convention launching the Gender Equality Strategy 2024-2029
“Throughout my mandate, I have returned over and over to the importance of the Istanbul Convention. Marking its 10 years in force here today, I am very happy to speak about it once again. The Istanbul Convention is a landmark treaty in the battle to end violence against women and domestic...
Conference: “United around gender equality: making space for women and girls"
The Gender Equality Strategy 2024–2029 was launched on 30 May 2024 in Strasbourg, at the “United around gender equality: making space for women and girls” conference organised under the Lithuanian presidency of the Committee of Ministers. This high-level event, opened by Justina Jakštienė,...
Guide to protect the rights of refugee, migrant and asylum-seeking women and girls
The Guide to the implementation of the Council of Europe Recommendation on protecting the rights of migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking women and Girls has been developed to provide concrete support to Ukrainian stakeholders, and others throughout Europe involved in policy making, such as civil...
Applying a gender equality lens to journalisms in Armenia
Thirteen Armenian journalists and representatives of media civil society organisations (11 women and 2 men) participated in a seminar on 16-17 May 2024 in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia on gender sensitive language, lens, and ethical approaches in journalism to cover stories on violence against women and...
Gender-responsive legal practices in Türkiye – What does it mean for legal professionals?
An international panel on gender-responsive legal practices was organised on 15 May in Ankara, Türkiye as part of the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe and the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Council of Europe Programme Office in Ankara. The panel aimed to provide an overview...
Civil society raises awareness on the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence in Armenia
Three civil society organisation (CSOs) - Armavir Development Center in Armavir province, Martuni Women’s Community Council in Gegharkunik province, and Sose Women’s Issues in Syunik province - have completed communication and advocacy projects that ran from June 2023 to February 2024. These...
Closing the policy gaps for combatting digital and sexual violence against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina
On 14 May 2024 in Mostar the Council of Europe event "Harmonizing legal responses: Gap analysis on digital and sexual violence against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina“ convened executive policy-makers, representatives of executive and legislative bodies, judicial and law enforcement...
Istanbul Convention at 13: Promising Practices to end violence against women
11 May 2024 marks the 13th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Istanbul Convention, which sets the standard for preventing and combatting violence against women and domestic violence. Ukraine, which ratified the Convention in 2022, is nearing its 2nd anniversary with the convention....
