The former PiS government had suggested withdrawing Poland from the Istanbul Convention.
domestic violence
Woman who killed husband trying to rape her has acquittal upheld by Poland’s Supreme Court
“The courts have determined that a woman’s sexual freedom is more important than the life of the abuser who attacked her,” said her lawyer.
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Report praises steps against domestic violence in Poland but urges further progress
The Council of Europe has issued its first report on how Poland is implementing the Istanbul Convention on violence against women.
EU award for Polish teen behind fake online shop helping domestic abuse victims in lockdown
By placing an “order”, victims can notify the police without alerting their abuser.
Over 60% of women in Poland have experienced domestic violence, finds leaked report
It also found that 11% of men believe that “rape in marriage does not exist”.
Polish tribunal to examine constitutionality of treaty against domestic violence
Poland’s prime minister has referred the Istanbul Convention to the Constitutional Tribunal.
“Gender Trojan horse”: Two sides of Poland’s tug of war over treaty on violence against women
Maria Wilczek
We ask ultraconservative legal group Ordo Iuris, Poland’s human rights Commissioner Adam Bodnar and other experts about the Istanbul Convention.
Poland to begin withdrawal from international convention on violence against women
The justice minister has confirmed that he will begin the process of renouncing the Istanbul Convention.
New domestic violence law in Poland to immediately remove perpetrators from the home
The measure was supported by all political groups in parliament apart from the far right.
Locked down with a violent partner: domestic violence soars in Poland during coronavirus pandemic
Agnieszka Wądołowska
NGOs are doing their best to help, but government intervention is also needed.
