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Bill on violence against women in question in Latvia...
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs has returned to parliament the law withdrawing Latvia from the Istanbul Convention, urging further review. The Saeima had voted on 31 October to exit the treaty, which combats violence against women and domestic abuse, with 56 lawmakers in favor, 32 opposed, and two abstentions. Rinkēvičs warned the move sends a “contradictory message” about Latvia’s commitment to international obligations and gender equality, emphasizing the need for consistency in the country’s human rights stance.
Monday, 3 November, 2025