The Council of Europe is the continent’s leading human rights organisation. It comprises 46 member states, including all members of the European Union.
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The Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence makes it clear that violence against women and domestic violence can no longer be considered as a private matter and that states have an obligation to prevent violence, protect victims and punish the perpetrators.
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Of the countries below, which is not a member of the Council of Europe?
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