Ending domestic violence in Albania. The next steps
- Document number
- 2358
- Date
- 2010
- Title
- Ending domestic violence in Albania. The next steps
- Author/publisher
- Amnesty International (AI)
- Availability
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- Document type(s)
- Research/Study/Analysis,
- Keywords
- Violence, Human rights violation, Crime against humanity, War crime, Armed conflict, Post-conflict situation, Terrorism,
- Summary
- Albania is a state party to human rights treaties, including the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, under which the authorities have a duty to prevent and protect women from all forms of violence - including by their husbands, partners and other family members. Measures to combat violence against women are set out in human rights law and international standards, such as the UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women, and regional standards of the Council of Europe. Such measures include eradicating attitudes which encourage the persistence of violence against women, ensuring adequate penal sanctions so that perpetrators are prosecuted and women are guaranteed access to reparations, including appropriate medical and social services to help them rebuild their lives - delivered with respect and dignity.
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