In 2011, a landmark treaty was signed to create a global standard for protecting women
In 2011, a groundbreaking international agreement was forged in Turkey to create the first legally binding framework specifically designed to prevent and combat violence against women and domestic abuse.
The Council of Europe opened the Istanbul Convention for signatures in May 2011, marking a historic shift in international law. It was the first treaty to recognize that violence against women is a violation of human rights and a form of discrimination. By establishing a 'four pillars' approach—prevention, protection, prosecution, and coordinated policies—it forced participating nations to modernize their legal systems.
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