The Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, also known as “the Istanbul Convention”, requires parties to develop laws, policies and support services to end violence against women and domestic violence. >> Read more about the Istanbul Convention


Starting on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November and throughout the 16 Days of Activism, we invite you to discover 10 individual photographs that form the exhibition entitled “Through the Lens – A Decade of Commitment to the Istanbul Convention” marking the 10th anniversary of the entry into force of the Istanbul Convention. See more

HIGHLIGHT


Highlighting the importance of addressing violence against women and girls in the context of this International Day on Violence against Women, the President of GREVIO, Maria-Andriani Kostopoulou, exchanged with the President of the European Court of Human Rights, the Commissioner of Human Rights, the Secretary General of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe and the Committee of Ministers.

GREVIO and the EDVAW Platform

On 8 March 2024 the Platform of Independent Expert Mechanisms on Discrimination and Violence against Women (EDVAW Platform), including GREVIO, published a joint statement on International Women’s Day. The experts highlight the urgent need to address the intersection of gender-based violence and poverty. They emphasize that despite efforts, discrimination against women persists, exacerbated by crises like COVID-19, wars and climate change and they urge for legislative reforms, inclusive policies, and increased resources to empower women and girls.
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CAPACITY BUILDING AND CO-OPERATION

The Council of Europe implements capacity building and co-operation projects supporting the ratification and full implementation of the Istanbul Convention.

EU and Istanbul Convention

The European Union has published a video reaffirming the importance of the Istanbul Convention, across Europe and beyond.
The EU and the Council of Europe will reinforce their co-operation and continue to work together to end gender-based violence against women and promote gender equality.