May 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention). On this occasion, the Violence Against Women Division is launching a dedicated website to share innovative content, up-to-date information and new publications on the contribution the Istanbul Convention is making in advancing the right of women and girls to live free from violence.

Among the new material is the release of a short documentary on the Istanbul Convention, featuring interviews with professionals working in the area of violence against women and showcasing its added value of the Istanbul Convention. It will also give space to the voices of civil society, advocates, professionals and intergovernmental organisations in a “quote-of-the-day” section, also featured on Twitter. A 360 degree review of all 17 GREVIO baseline evaluation reports will also be published.

Information on the key event taking place on the day of the anniversary, 11 May 2021, is already available. This virtual conference can be followed live without registration.

Let’s join forces around the Istanbul Convention!