International Law and Violence Against Women

Name: International Law and Violence Against Women
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

International Law and Violence Against WomenEurope and the Istanbul Convention\nAuthor(s): Johanna Niemi, Lourdes Peroni, Vladislava Stoyanova\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032173535, 978-1032173535\nSynopsis\nThis book offers an in-depth and critical analysis of the Istanbul Convention, along with discussions on its impact and implications.\n\nThe work highlights the place of the Convention in the landscape of international law and policies on violence against women and equality. The authors argue that the Convention with its emphasis on integrated and comprehensive policies has an important role in promoting equality, but they also note the debates on genderism that the Convention has triggered in some member states. The book analyses central concepts of the Convention, including violence, gender and due diligence. It takes up major commitments of the parties to the Convention, including support and service.