Latvia Ratifies the Istanbul Convention
Date: 2023-11-30 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: WORLD
The Saeima, on Thursday, November 30, approved the law for the ratification of the Istanbul Convention, with the support of 51 deputies from the ruling coalition. The primary goal of the convention is to guarantee the protection of women from violence.
It is noted that the delay in Latvia's ratification, lasting over ten years, was due to the stance of conservative supporters. They believed that the Istanbul Convention posed a threat to the existence of traditional families and the conventional roles of men and women.
To secure majority support in the Saeima, the country's Ministry of Welfare included an article in the ratification bill referring to Latvia's Constitution (Satversme). The article emphasizes that during the convention's implementation, Latvia will apply the values, principles, and norms outlined in the Latvian Republic's Constitution, especially regarding human rights protection, gender equality, and the support of marriage, family, and children's rights.
The Secretary-General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović-Burić, welcomed Latvia's ratification of the Convention. In a social media post, she expressed her congratulations on the Saeima's vote in favor of the Istanbul Convention on the prevention and combating of violence against women and domestic violence.
It is noted that the delay in Latvia's ratification, lasting over ten years, was due to the stance of conservative supporters. They believed that the Istanbul Convention posed a threat to the existence of traditional families and the conventional roles of men and women.
To secure majority support in the Saeima, the country's Ministry of Welfare included an article in the ratification bill referring to Latvia's Constitution (Satversme). The article emphasizes that during the convention's implementation, Latvia will apply the values, principles, and norms outlined in the Latvian Republic's Constitution, especially regarding human rights protection, gender equality, and the support of marriage, family, and children's rights.
The Secretary-General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović-Burić, welcomed Latvia's ratification of the Convention. In a social media post, she expressed her congratulations on the Saeima's vote in favor of the Istanbul Convention on the prevention and combating of violence against women and domestic violence.
