Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Ukraine parliament ratifies global women’s rights treaty

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Ukraine ratifies key international treaty aimed at protecting women’s rights. The Istanbul Convention is the world’s first binding instrument to prevent and combat violence against women. The treaty came into force in 2014, and requires governments to adopt legislation prosecuting domestic violence.   Parliament in Ukraine on Monday,  ratified the Istanbul Convention, a key international … Read more

Protests erupt in Poland over govt’s plan to quit int’l domestic violence treaty

Protests erupt in Poland over govt's plan to quit int'l domestic violence treaty

The people of the European country of Poland are protesting against the government for quitting international treaty on combating domestic violence against women and children. According to reports, thousands of citizens took to the streets in Warsaw, Poland, carrying anti-government banners and accusing the government of trying to legitimize domestic violence. Protesters included a large … Read more