Council of Europe Reevaluates Perpetrator Programmes Under the Istanbul Convention Framework

 

Council of Europe Reevaluates Perpetrator Programmes Under the Istanbul Convention Framework

The Council of Europe has initiated discussions geared toward developing and implementing effective perpetrator programs in alignment with European standards. Rooted in the mandates of the Istanbul Convention, the regulatory framework specifically requires participating parties to establish and actively support comprehensive programs aimed at rehabilitating perpetrators to prevent further occurrences of domestic and gender-based violence.

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• The Council of Europe: Toward effective perpetrator programmes in line with European standards

Committee of the Parties to the Istanbul Convention Holds 20th Meeting in Strasbourg

 

Committee of the Parties to the Istanbul Convention Holds 20th Meeting in Strasbourg

The Committee of the Parties to the Istanbul Convention convened for its 20th official meeting in Strasbourg on June 2, 2026. The committee serves as the oversight body for the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. During this session, representatives from member states discussed ongoing compliance, regulatory frameworks, and engaged in scheduled administrative elections to steer the committee's future operations.

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• The Council of Europe: The Committee of the Parties to the Istanbul Convention held its 20th meeting