GREVIO Draft General Recommendation on the Digital Dimension of Violence against Women |
I. Prevention
The Istanbul Convention requires States Parties to take sustained measures that aim to prevent violence against women by addressing its root causes and working to change attitudes, gender roles and stereotypes that make violence against women acceptable. States should recognise the digital dimension of violence against women as a form of gender-based violence against women by taking the necessary legislative and other measures to promote and protect the right for everyone, particularly women, to live free from violence in both the public and the private sphere in accordance with Article 4 of the Istanbul Convention.
Please provide your opinion and suggestions on the following recommendations to the States Parties regarding the prevention of the digital dimension of violence against women. You may provide input on one or more recommendations according to your area of expertise. Please keep your responses below 700 characters.