"Istanbul convention." Includes bibliographical references. "PREMS 112714"--Back cover.
Contents:
Introduction -- Diligently prevent FGM. Prevention: general definition ; Preventing FGM: what does the Istanbul Convention say? -- Diligently protect and support women and girls affected by or at risk of FGM. Protection and support: general definition ; Providing protection and support in FGM-related cases: what does the Istanbul Convention say? -- Diligently investigate and prosecute. Investigate and prosecute: general definition ; Investigating and prosecuting FGM: what does the Istanbul Convention say? -- Integrated policies. Integrated policies: general definition ; Integrated policies on FGM: what does the Istanbul Convention say? -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1. Checklist -- Appendix 2. Monitoring mechanism of the Istanbul Convention: flowchart -- Appendix 3. List of relevant international instruments and texts -- Appendix 4. List of relevant Council of Europe instruments and standards -- Bibliography.
Summary:
"This guide, produced jointly by Amnesty International and the Council of Europe, aims at helping design policies and measures to better address female genital mutilation and to pave the way for change. It is based on the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (also known as the Istanbul Convention), which entered into force in August 2014. The Istanbul Convention is the first treaty to recognise that female genital mutilation exists in Europe and that it needs to be systematically addressed (Article 38 of the Convention). It requires states parties to step up preventive measures by addressing affected communities, as well as the general public and relevant professionals. It entails obligations to offer protection and support when women and girls at risk need it most -- and makes sure that their needs and their safety always come first."
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