Develop an understanding about the different international treaties that exist to protect vulnerable groups against GBV

Khan, Mahwish

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GBV has great impact on every individual in different ways;social, economic, physical and political. It is necessary to knowthe impact of GBV on different spheres of life; social; moral;economic; political on individual and global level.Develop an understanding about the different internationaltreaties that exist to protect vulnerable groups against GBV.Comparison of the Five International TreatiesCEDAW CAT ICPD The Beijing Platform For ActionIstanbul ConventionNon-Discrimination, State Obligation, Substantive Equality.Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.Reproductive health and rights, as well as women's empowerment and gender equalityWomen’s empowerment and considered the key global policy document on gender equality.Violence against women and domestic violence.UNGA 1979 UNGA 1984 Egypt 1994 Beijing 1995 Turkey 2011International bill of rights for womenCustomary international lawCreates a comprehensive legal framework and approach to combat violence against womenThe Fourth World Conference on Women: Action for Equality, Development and PeaceReceived media attentionHow Can Countries Protect Vulnerable Groups Against Gender Based Violence (GBV)?ThesisProblemAuthor: Mahwish Javed Khan - PakistanAdvisors: ChrissaLee Butler and Michelle M SandsVirtual English For Graduate Studies - 2021Ways countries can adopt the treaties more effectivelyFigure 1.2: The difference between actual prevalence and incidence of violence vs disclosed violenceFig 1.1: Regional rates of intimate partner violence around the worldConclusionDespite ratifications and adoptions of treaties and conventions, the number of cases reported on GBV are not being reduced. It is high time, that in addition to passing of the bills, the implementation of law must be equally ensured to safeguard the lives of the vulnerable groups.Image 1.1: Panel discussion during Istanbul Convention, 2011Image 1.2: US Presentation before  the Committee Against Torture (CAT)References• Data collection on violence against women. European Institute for Gender Equality. (2019, June 19). https://eige.europa.eu/gender-based-violence/data-collection. • The Council of Europe Convention on preventing and Combating violence against women and domestic Violence (istanbul Convention). Gender Matters. (n.d.). https://www.coe.int/en/web/gender-matters/council-of-europe-convention-on-preventing-and-combating-violence-against-women-and-domestic-violence. • The Beijing platform for action: Inspiration then and now. UN Women | The Beijing Platform for ActionTurns 20. (n.d.). https://beijing20.unwomen.org/en/about. Review Existing National LawsFree of Political InfluenceMapping of Human Rights OrganizationsDevelop Frameworks

How Can Countries Protect Vulnerable Groups Against Gender Based Violence (GBV)?

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How Can Countries Protect Vulnerable Groups Against Gender Based Violence (GBV)?

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