| Author (Person) | Jürviste, Ülla |
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| Author (Corporate) | European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service |
| Series Title | At a Glance |
| Series Details | July 2016 |
| Publication Date | July 2016 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog, Overview |
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A powerful international tool, the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention) entered into force in August 2014, having been opened for signature in May 2011. It is the first instrument in Europe to set legally binding standards specifically to prevent gender-based violence, protect victims of violence and punish perpetrators. |
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| Source Link | http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/ATAG/2016/586633/EPRS_ATA(2016)586633_EN.pdf |
| Subject Categories | Employment and Social Affairs, Law |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
