Oppose Istanbul Convention? You don't care when women are abused - opinion

• Published date: 30 May 2022
• Author: RUTH HALPERIN-KADDARI
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Recently, certain groups in Israel have employed this same strategy in the context of violence against women and domestic violence. It's hard to believe, but in the year 2022 there is a campaign against gender equality and reducing gender-based violence. So why isn't everyone up in arms? Because it's disguised as a rational campaign against the Istanbul Convention. This campaign is wrought with lies and misrepresentations. It is important to understand this fake-news and why signing the Convention is a critical next step for Israel

The Istanbul Convention, or, by its full name, the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence, is the gold standard for fighting violence against women. Entered into force in May 2014 in Istanbul, the Convention is a road map for states to follow for an all-around solution to this problem that plagues societies around the world, regardless of race, religion or economic status.

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The Convention consists of four pillars: prevention, prosecution, protection and coordinated policies. To date, forty-five countries have signed the Convention. Should Israel sign, it will be the first non-European country to do so.

Signing the Convention will bring Israel a major step...