Tag: gender-based violence
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Latvia’s Controversial Move to Withdraw from Istanbul Convention Sparks Protests
Overview: Latvia votes to exit a landmark gender protection treaty In a decision that has ignited heated debate across the Baltic nation, Latvian MPs voted to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, the international accord designed to protect women from violence and domestic abuse. The move comes after a long and often contentious parliamentary session, underscored…
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Latvia Votes to Withdraw from Istanbul Convention Amid Domestic Violence Debate
Latvia’s Controversial Move to Exit an International Accord Latvia’s parliament has voted to withdraw from an international treaty aimed at protecting women from violence, including domestic abuse. The decision follows a marathon legislative session marked by passionate debate, opposition warnings, and public demonstrations in Riga. While supporters argue the move upholds national sovereignty and questions…
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Latvia Votes to Exit Istanbul Convention: Saeima Decision Sparks Debate
Latvia’s Parliament Votes to Exit the Istanbul Convention In a marathon session that stretched for more than 13 hours, Latvia’s parliament, the Saeima, delivered a decisive verdict on its future relationship with the Istanbul Convention. Lawmakers voted 56 to 32, with two abstentions, to withdraw from the international treaty designed to prevent and combat violence…
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Latvia Votes to Exit Istanbul Convention: Saeima Approves Withdrawal
Latvia Moves to Withdraw from the Istanbul Convention In a decision that marks a significant shift in Latvia’s approach to gender-based violence protections, the Saeima voted to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention. The vote, carried by 56 lawmakers in favor, 32 against, with two abstentions, concluded a marathon day of debate that stretched well beyond…
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Kenya: How Digital Platforms Are Weaponised to Abuse Women
Introduction: a troubling trend in digital spaces A new report by Equality Now shines a spotlight on how digital platforms are increasingly weaponised to abuse women and girls in Kenya. While social media and messaging apps have connected communities and opened doors for economic opportunity, they have also given perpetrators a wider, faster, and more…
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How Digital Platforms Are Weaponised to Abuse Women in Kenya
Introduction: A Digital Threat Landscape in Kenya Recent findings from Equality Now reveal a troubling pattern: digital platforms increasingly weaponise themselves to abuse and exploit women and girls in Kenya. While social media, messaging apps, and online services offer unprecedented access and connection, they also provide fertile ground for perpetrators who weaponise anonymity, misinformation, and…
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Latvia to Decide Istanbul Convention’s Fate in Saeima on Thursday
Latvia’s Saeima to Vote on the Istanbul Convention Fate The Latvian parliament, the Saeima, is set to decide the country’s future with regard to the Istanbul Convention this Thursday. Following a contentious first reading in which 52 lawmakers backed withdrawal, opposition parties joined forces with the government’s allies to push for a decisive vote on…
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Latvia’s Saeima Readies Final Decision on Istanbul Convention Fate
Background: What the Istanbul Convention Is For Latvia The Istanbul Convention, formally known as the Council of Europe’s Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence, has been at the center of a firestorm in Latvia. Proponents argue the treaty provides essential protections for survivors and a framework for preventing violence through…