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Council of Europe demands action on sexual violence against women in France

A woman holds a sign reading "It's time for a change" during a demonstration to call for gender equality and demand an end to violence against women to mark International Women's Day in Paris, France, 8 March, 2024. © Abdul Saboor / Reuters

The Council of Europe has raised concerns about France’s protection of women against sexual assault and violence. In a report released on Tuesday, experts acknowledged that some "progress" has been made but stressed that "urgent measures" are still needed.

The Council of Europe's Group of Experts (Grevio) oversees the implementation of the Istanbul Convention, an international treaty that came into force in 2014 to establish legally binding standards to prevent violence against women.

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