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Dr.Herzberger-Fofana .Strasbourg 10.5.2023 European Parliament
The European Parliament today on May 10th 2023 oted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women. The Convention is one of the first legal instruments; to set binding standards specifically to protect women from violence.The vote; on the day after Europe Day is a strong signa, that MEPs are sending to their constituents. Yesterday’s vote was preceded by a heated debate in which the far-right parties did not hesitate to spray their venom, including racist remarks.
The European Union has not yet ratified the treaty, which it signed in 2011 after objections from some member states. At the member state level, six countries have also not ratified the convention to date. These countries are: Bulgaria, Hungary,Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Following the 2021 ruling by the European Court of Justice that the Union can adopt the treaty without the consent of all members, ratification is now nevertheless possible. A qualified majority was needed for MEPs to give their consent.
MEPs voted in two separate votes on Wednesday:
– In the area of obligations of the institutions and public administration of the European Union, with 472 votes in favour, 62 against and 73 abstentions.
– In the areas of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and asylum, with 464 votes in favour, 81 against and 45 abstentions.
Dr.Herzberger-Fofana .Strasbourg 9.5.2023
– In the areas of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and asylum, with 464 votes in favour, 81 against and 45 abstentions.
This vote is a historic event and will go down in the history of the European Parliament.
Violence against women is a universal scourge that affects women regardless of their cultural background, religion or social status. This violence takes different forms: one in three women in Europe experiences violence at the hands of their partner, husband, brother, etc.
The types of sexualised and gender-based violence are also diverse and range from psychological violence and forced marriage to sexual harassment, rape, genital cutting and, last but not least, femicides (femicides), which are predominantly committed worldwide by a (former) intimate partner or spouse.
The types of sexualised and gender-based violence are also diverse and range from psychological violence and forced marriage to sexual harassment, rape, genital cutting and, last but not least, femicides (femicides), which are predominantly committed worldwide by a (former) intimate partner or spouse.
By acceding to the Istanbul Convention, the European Union is committed to protecting the fundamental rights of all women, including those who are marginalised in our society. Our common goal must be to achieve a “zero tolerance limit” for violence against women.
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