Violence against women in Sweden: from legal and policy innovation to blind spots in protection and support for victims

The Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) published its first evaluation report on Sweden today. The report analyses the implementation of the provisions of the Istanbul Convention covering psychological violence, stalking, physical violence, sexual violence - including rape - forced marriage, female genital mutilation, forced abortion, forced sterilisation and sexual harassment. It also covers domestic violence against women. More...