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 baseline evaluation visit to Latvia from 3 to 7 November 2025. This visit is one of the steps in the procedure to monitor the implementation by Latvia of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention).

The Istanbul Convention is based on the understanding that Parties must fully address violence against women and domestic violence in all its forms, and take measures to prevent such violence, protect the victims, prosecute the perpetrators and implement comprehensive and co-ordinated policies.

During the evaluation visit, the GREVIO delegation has planned meetings with representatives from different ministries and public bodies as well as holding separate meetings with representatives of non-governmental organisations, civil society and independent bodies working in the area of violence against women.

GREVIO plans to publish its baseline evaluation report on Latvia in fall 2026.

See also: GREVIO and Latvia