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Resolution 2084 (2015)
Promoting best practices in tackling violence against women
1. Violence against women is a widespread
phenomenon affecting one in three women in Europe. From domestic
abuse to rape as a weapon of war, violence against women is a form
of discrimination and a gross violation of human rights, threatening
women's health and their social and economic well-being. Through
the adoption of several texts, including Resolution 1861 (2012) on promoting
the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence
against Women and Domestic Violence and Resolution 1963 (2013) on violence
against women in Europe, the Parliamentary Assembly has constantly
supported the Council of Europe’s action in the field of combating
violence against women.
2. With the entry into force of the Council of Europe Convention
on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic
Violence (CETS No. 210, “Istanbul Convention”), a major milestone
was reached. It proved that violence against women had become an
issue of great concern, ranking high on political agendas. The Council
of Europe member States should maintain the momentum.
3. The Assembly recalls that national parliaments and the Parliamentary
Assembly have important roles to play in the implementation of the
Istanbul Convention, both as legislators and through parliamentary monitoring-related
activities.
4. Acknowledging that member States have taken important measures
to fight against violence against women, the Assembly wishes to
bring to light good practices as a possible source of inspiration.
The Assembly also commends and supports the activities of the Parliamentary
Network Women Free from Violence.
5. In the light of these considerations, the Assembly calls on
the Council of Europe member States to:
5.1. sign and/or ratify, if they have not yet done so, the
Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence
against Women and Domestic Violence;
5.2. implement the provisions of the convention effectively,
in light of the future findings of the Group of Experts on Action
against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) and
any recommendations made by the Committee of the Parties;
5.3. draw on the experiences of other States to develop laws
and strategies to effectively fight all forms of violence against
women;
5.4. call on the expertise of women’s support service organisations
working in the field and national human rights institutions when
examining the ratification or implementation of the convention in
national parliaments;
5.5. undertake research and data collection in several fields
with regard to combating violence against women, including reporting
by professionals, compensation procedures and delivery of residence permits;
5.6. continue to ensure adequate funding for prevention measures
and for assistance and protection services for victims of all forms
of violence against women, including domestic violence.