Surge in gender violence reports in Czechia signals both progress and pain
Data reveals that 2024 was the second-highest year for domestic abuse cases since 2014.
Valentine's Day flash mob in Prague to rise up against violence
A Feb. 14 flash mob devoted to raising awareness of violence against women returns to Palackého Náměstí following a five-year absence.
Czechia on board with proposed EU anti-stalking and 'revenge porn' laws
The new draft law seeks to protect women from online harassment, which includes the sending of unsolicited images and stalking.
'An international disgrace': Czech Senate fails to pass Istanbul Convention
The Czech Republic will now be among the minority of countries that have signed but not ratified the Istanbul Convention.
Czech government plans sweeping reforms to human rights legislation
Following Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, the govt. has announced amendments to domestic and sexual violence laws as well measures to protect children.
Czechia's ratification of the Istanbul Convention hits another stumbling block
Only one Czech Senate committee supported the passing of the treaty, with others citing issues such as gender ideology and resource expenditure.
Czech Senate committee rejects ratification of Istanbul Convention
Opponents slammed the treaty for being 'an ideological document' offering no practical help for victims of domestic violence.
Czechia reverses plans to introduce financial punishment for rape
The new law will mean that convicted rapists must receive a prison sentence rather than only a financial penalty, which the state considered introducing.
Czech government approves ratification of the Istanbul Convention
The move marks a significant step toward the ratification of the Istanbul Convention on the prevention of violence against women.
Prague protest to demand urgent action against sexual and domestic violence
Protesters have routinely called for a new legal definition of rape and for Czechia's ratification of the Istanbul Convention. Neither has happened yet.
MEPs approve Istanbul Convention against domestic violence as Czechia lags behind
The first legally binding instrument on preventing and combating violence against women has still not been ratified because of six member states.
New domestic violence law could go into effect in Czechia as early as 2024
The bill creates a stronger legal framework for defining the crime in an effort to more effectively help victims.
Czechia wants to postpone debate on Istanbul Convention by another year
Four Czech ministries have voiced doubts about ratifying the international treaty, which aims to protect women against violence.
Czech Women's Lobby: 6 ways Czechia is still failing women in 2023
A group of 37 women's rights groups have highlighted the challenges women living in the Czech Republic face today in a newly released call to action.
UN members call on Czechia to adopt Istanbul Convention, fight Roma discrimination
In Czechia's fourth review by the UN Human Rights Council, there was praise for progress but some criticism in key areas.
Czechia won’t ratify international treaty against domestic violence this year
The Istanbul Convention is aimed at preventing violence against women, protecting victims, and ending impunity for perpetrators.
Report: Coronavirus is deepening inequality in Czech society
The Covid-19 epidemic has deepened inequality affecting mainly women in the Czech Republic, while the problem of inaccessible housing is worsening.
