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16th meeting of the Committee of the Parties to the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence

At its 16th meeting, the Committee of the Parties to the Istanbul Convention held in Strasbourg on 31 May 2024 adopted recommendations for Liechtenstein and conclusions on the implementation of recommendations in relation to Andorra, Belgium, Malta and Spain. It took note of the implementation reports of Albania, Austria, Denmark and Monaco, showing progress in the implementation of the Committee’s recommendations at the end of a five-year process of follow-up.

Moreover, it held an exchange of views with Maria-Andriani Kostopoulou, President of GREVIO and discussed possible approaches towards the adoption of recommendations on the basis of GREVIO’s first thematic evaluation reports which to be transmitted to the Committee in December. 

It ended its meeting with a thematic discussion on preventive intervention and treatment programmes for perpetrators of domestic and violence (Article 16 of the Istanbul Convention). Alessandra Pauncz, Executive Director of the European Network for the Work with Perpetrators of Domestic Violence e.V., gave an overview of current standards and practices in this field, presenting a new Council of Europe publication released today entitled “Guidance for safe and effective perpetrator programmes: Article 16 of the Istanbul Convention”. 

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Strasbourg 31 May 2024
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The Istanbul Convention entered into force 10 years ago!

The Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Find out more about the 10th anniversary

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.