Istanbul Convention

The Istanbul Convention is a legally binding international treaty adopted by the Council of Europe in 2011 to combat violence against women and domestic abuse. It sets out comprehensive standards for preventing violence, protecting victims, and prosecuting offenders. The convention encourages countries to adopt effective laws, improve support services, and promote gender equality to create safer environments for women and girls. Its goal is to ensure that violence is recognized as a violation of human rights and that offenders are held accountable, fostering cultural change and strengthening legal frameworks across signatory nations.