Transatlantic Take
April 30, 2021
The Council of Europe’s Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence is the first legally binding instrument to provide a comprehensive framework to combat gender-based violence. It was opened for signature in Istanbul in 2011, hence it being known as the Istanbul Convention. Turkey played a leading role in its inception, and it was the first state to sign and ratify it. However, it has now achieved another milestone on March 20 as the first state to officially withdraw from the convention. Given the country’s symbolic status, growing campaigns of disinformation about the convention in parts of Europe, and the general absence of international consequences for its decision, the impact Turkey’s withdrawal could have on the convention as well as on the Europe-wide protection of women should not be underestimated.
It is hard to find something more scornful than Erdogan s sudden decision to withdraw Turkey from the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence. The treaty, which is known as the Istanbul Convention, was finalized in Istanbul in 2011, no less, and aims to protect victims, and end impunity for perpetrators of vile acts against women. Erdogan hosted the signing of the treaty, which makes it all the more absurd that he would be the one to withdraw from it-a contemptable move that is surpassed only by his moral insolvency. The EU and the US must not allow such a travesty to stand, which will have disastrous and tragic consequences for nearly half of Turkey s population. They must directly warn Erdogan that annulling Turkey s ratification of the Istanbul Convention is simply unacceptable and will bear severe consequences.
Launch of the 2021-24 Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova
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It is a pleasure to be with you today to launch the Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova for the years 2021 to 2024.
This new Action Plan is a product of hard work and close co-operation between the Moldovan authorities and the Council of Europe.
And it is a clear statement of our joint intent.
It reflects our collective commitment to support your country, helping it meet common European standards, implement monitoring recommendations, and make best use of technical assistance.
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Alon Ben-Meir
It is hard to find something more scornful than Erdogan’s sudden decision to withdraw Turkey from the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence. The treaty, which is known as the Istanbul Convention, was finalized in Istanbul in 2011, no less, and aims to protect victims, and end impunity for perpetrators of vile acts against women. Erdogan hosted the signing of the treaty, which makes it all the more absurd that he would be the one to withdraw from it a contemptable move that is surpassed only by his moral insolvency. The EU and the US must not allow such a travesty to stand, which will have disastrous