The paper aims to assess the impact of international human rights law on national policies to combat domestic and sexual violence. After a theoretical framing of the issue, the author highlights how international law has contributed to the fight against violence against women. Then, it turns to examine a few problems arising from the use of criminal law as a means to protect fundamental rights. Finally, the author offers some general reflections about the role of international human rights law in combating violence against women.

Protecting Women From Violence: The Impact Of International Human Rights Law

Sofia Braschi
2023-01-01

Abstract

The paper aims to assess the impact of international human rights law on national policies to combat domestic and sexual violence. After a theoretical framing of the issue, the author highlights how international law has contributed to the fight against violence against women. Then, it turns to examine a few problems arising from the use of criminal law as a means to protect fundamental rights. Finally, the author offers some general reflections about the role of international human rights law in combating violence against women.
2023
9789046612224
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