GREVIO’s first report on Ukraine: achievements, gaps and next steps On 4 September 2026, GREVIO — the Council of Europe’s independent expert group on combating violence against women and domestic violence — published its first baseline report on Ukraine’s implementation of the Istanbul Convention. The experts noted the political will and changes that Ukraine has achieved despite full-scale Russian aggression. At the same time, they drew attention to the fact that the envisaged …
Category: Manifestations of violence
More than just a legal term: How important is a proper legal characterization of conflict-related sexual violence?
More than just a legal term: How important is a proper legal characterization of conflict-related sexual violence? More than just a legal term: How important is a proper legal characterization of conflict-related sexual violence? [1] The legal term “conflict-related sexual violence” (CRSV) has entered the legal system of Ukraine relatively recently. For example, this term was used in the National Action Plan to implement the Council resolution …
What is "gender mainstreaming"?
What is "gender mainstreaming"? Gender equality is not just a matter of equal rights for women and men enshrined in law. It is important that these rights can be realized in practice: to find a job, build a career, have decent pay and participate in decision-making. This is what gender mainstreaming is used for - an approach in which the needs, experiences and possible risks for different ...
The evolution of the women's movement and the struggle for bodily autonomy in Ukraine and the world
The evolution of the women's movement and the struggle for bodily autonomy in Ukraine and the world: the path to true independence The independence of a state is measured not only by its sovereignty in the international arena, but also by the level of security, freedom and protection of its citizens within the country. The foundation of a democratic society is the inviolability of human rights, among which the key place is occupied by the right to bodily autonomy - the ability to freely, without coercion, pressure or ...
Why do some people inspire and others devalue?
Why do some people inspire, while others devalue? Probably, everyone has noticed at least once the difference between people, after communicating with whom you want to act, develop and believe in your own strengths, and those, after talking with whom you have doubts, guilt or a desire to justify yourself. The difference does not always lie in words. Often - in the attitude that a person demonstrates towards your feelings, successes and ...
“The main thing for a woman is to get married successfully.” Why does this stereotype still define a woman’s value?
“The main thing for a woman is to get married successfully.” Why does this stereotype still determine the value of a woman? Today, women create businesses, head companies, serve in the military, engage in science and art, and realize themselves in a wide variety of professions. But the stereotypes that a woman’s main achievement is to get married successfully have not disappeared. They have only changed form. Now they are presented not as a requirement, but …
What is stalking and why is it dangerous?
What is stalking and why is it dangerous? Stalking is a form of psychological violence in which the perpetrator pursues the victim in real life or online and obsessively demands their attention. How does stalking manifest itself: constant calls, messages or letters, even after ignoring or refusing to follow the person, constant “random” meetings near home, school or work, obsessive comments and reactions on social networks, creating …
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