Type: Acts of the Council of Europe: Resolution Combating violence against women

Authority: European Authorities - Council of Europe: Parliamentary Assembly

Date: 10/03/2008

Subject: Domestic violence against women is one of the most widespread violations of human rights in Europe. Domestic violence affects all Council of Europe member states and all social classes. According to available estimates, 80 million women throughout Europe could be concerned by this scourge.

Classification: Dignity - Art. 1 Human dignity - Person

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