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Preventing violence against women through education – new publication on Article 14 of the Istanbul Convention

Just days after International Women's Day, a new publication has been made available on the role of formal and informal education in preventing violence against women and domestic violence. This publication belongs to a series of in-depth analyses of articles of the Convention on preventing and combatting violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention). It offers guidance on the implementation of Article 14 of the Istanbul Convention, which requires state parties to include - in education curricula and for age groups they consider appropriate - teaching material on issues such as equality between women and men, non-stereotyped gender roles, mutual respect, non-violent conflict resolution in interpersonal relationships, gender-based violence against women and the right to personal integrity. On the basis of national promising educational practices, it offers ideas to policy makers, education professionals, youth workers and other relevant professionals on how to encourage younger generations to champion gender equality and to help in countering violence against women.

It reviews initiatives taken by informal education facilities (sports, cultural, and leisure facilities) to promote such principles and discusses key topics such as the involvement of boys and men as partners in countering violence against women and girls, the relevance of digital literacy and NGO-led education initiatives.

The paper concludes with a checklist which should help in designing and implementing measures in law, policy and practice to implement Article 14.

Strasbourg 10/03/2022
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