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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
As we approach the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the President of the Committee of Ministers, Dominique Hasler, and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović Burić, recalled the importance of the Istanbul Convention and strongly encourage...
GREVIO publishes its report on the Republic of Moldova
Today, the Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) published its baseline evaluation report on the Republic of Moldova. The report contains a comprehensive analysis of the implementation of the provisions of the Istanbul...
GREVIO publishes its baseline evaluation report on Greece
Today, the Council of Europe Expert Group on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) published its baseline evaluation report on Greece. The report contains a comprehensive analysis of the implementation of the provisions of the Istanbul Convention in Greece. It...
GREVIO publishes its report on Ireland
Today, the Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) published its baseline evaluation report on Ireland. The report contains a comprehensive analysis of the implementation of the provisions of the Istanbul Convention in Ireland. It...
Experts call for safe and inclusive digital spaces, free from online violence and harassment, so that girls’ potential, well-being and prosperity can be attained - International Day of the Girl Child
On the International Day of the Girl Child, international and regional experts on violence against women and women's rights issued a joint statement calling on States, private companies, families, communities, and all stakeholders concerned to take measures to ensure online access and safety for...
GREVIO is carrying out its first thematic evaluation visit of Monaco
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 to Monaco from 2 to 5 October 2023. This visit is one of the steps in the 1st thematic evaluation round to monitor the...
Entry into force of the Istanbul Convention in respect of the European Union
On 1 October 2023, 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 the European Union which becomes the 38th Party to the Convention. Council of Europe’s efforts to increase the...
GREVIO is carrying out its first thematic evaluation visit of Albania
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 to Albania from 2 to 6 October 2023. This visit is one of the steps in the 1st thematic evaluation round to monitor the...
GREVIO is carrying out its first thematic evaluation visit of Austria
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 to Austria from 2 to 6 October 2023. This visit is one of the steps in the 1st thematic evaluation round to monitor the...
New Bureau of the Committee of the Parties to the Istanbul Convention
During its extraordinary meeting on 26 September 2023, the Committee of the Parties to the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention) elected its new Bureau, composed of: Tanja Gonggrijp, Ambassador, Permanent...
4th General Report on GREVIO’s activities
The Council of Europe´s Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) has published its annual report of activities, highlighting the key milestones and accomplishments of the Group of Experts in 2022. These include: the publication of nine baseline...
Council of Europe's Expert Group on Violence against Women and Domestic Violence visits Denmark
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 to Denmark from 18 to 22 September 2023. This visit is one of the steps in the 1st thematic evaluation round to monitor the...
GREVIO publishes its baseline evaluation report on North Macedonia
Today, the Council of Europe Expert Group on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) published its baseline evaluation report on North Macedonia. The report contains a comprehensive analysis of the implementation of the provisions of the Istanbul Convention in North...
GREVIO publishes its baseline evaluation report on Croatia
Today, the Council of Europe Expert Group on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) published its baseline evaluation report on Croatia. The report contains a comprehensive analysis of the implementation of the provisions of the Istanbul Convention in Croatia. It...
Albania submits its state report under GREVIO’s first thematic evaluation procedure
The Albanian authorities have submitted their state report, in reply to GREVIO’s questionnaire for its first thematic evaluation procedure: "Building trust by delivering support, protection and justice". The state report has been published today, in accordance with the agreed procedure.
GREVIO publishes its report on Luxembourg
Today, the Council of Europe Expert Group on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) published its baseline evaluation report on Luxembourg. The report contains a comprehensive analysis of the implementation of the provisions of the Istanbul Convention in Luxembourg....
Denmark submits its state report under GREVIO’s first thematic evaluation procedure
The Danish authorities have submitted their state report, in reply to GREVIO’s questionnaire for its first thematic evaluation procedure: "Building trust by delivering support, protection and justice". The state report has been published today, in accordance with the agreed procedure.
GREVIO receives state report for Ukraine
The state report from Ukraine was received by GREVIO on 3 July 2023, and is published today in accordance with Rule 33, paragraph 6 of GREVIO’s Rules of Procedure. The Group will consider the report at its 31st meeting scheduled to take place in October 2023. A GREVIO evaluation visit to...
GREVIO receives state report for the United Kingdom
The state report from the United Kingdom was received by GREVIO on 30 June 2023, and is published today in accordance with Rule 33, paragraph 6 of GREVIO’s Rules of Procedure. The Group will consider the report at its 31st meeting scheduled to take place in October 2023. GREVIO plans to carry...
The European Union deposited the instrument of approval of the Istanbul Convention
Today, in the presence of Marija Pejčinović Burić, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Ambassador Mårten Ehnberg, Permanent Representative of Sweden to the Council of Europe (Presidency-in-office of the Council of the European Union), and Helena Dalli, European Commissioner for Equality,...
Infographics and brochure on the four pillars of the Istanbul Convention: prevention, protection, prosecution and co-ordinated policies.
