In a Year of Pandemic and Pain, Women Fight Back
As domestic violence rates soar in Europe under COVID-19 restrictions, women’s groups protest government inaction from Poland to Turkey.
![Protesters with a banner reading "Women's Strike" take part in a rally against the Polish government’s plans to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention on prevention and combating of domestic violence, in Warsaw, Poland, July 24, 2020. © 2020 AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2020/07/202007europe_poland_womensrights_protest_0.jpg?h=b9eb5ef6&itok=VHmJjIT6)
As domestic violence rates soar in Europe under COVID-19 restrictions, women’s groups protest government inaction from Poland to Turkey.
79th Pre-Session
UN Review Should Focus on Increased Protection Against Violence, Bias
Enforce Policies, Provide Services, End Barriers and Corruption in Justice System
79th Pre-Session
Self-Defence Against Domestic Violence Should Count at Trial
79th Pre-Session
Government Should Implement Legislation, Address Gaps in Protection for Victims
Ukraine Should Join The 34 Other European States That Have Ratified the Istanbul Convention
Regarding the lack of an effective investigation into the death of Madina Umyaeva
Leave No Woman Behind in Governments’ Response
76th session
Man Who Abused Wife in Viral Video Sentenced to Probation Only