Tag: countering violence

GREVIO's first report on Ukraine: achievements, gaps and next steps

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 …

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 ...