Social housing in Albania

SEER ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-252
Author(s):  
Marsida Feshti ◽  
Ela Golemi ◽  
Greta Petriti
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Social Housing ◽  
Council Of Europe ◽  
Standard Function ◽  
State Institutions ◽  
Administrative Procedures ◽  
Social Importance

Housing is a particularly important example of what might be thought of as a standard function of central and local government, a consequence of the increased requests of citizens for housing and an attempt to find the best way to realise these. Clearly, it represents an issue of significant social importance. Albania has approved Law No. 22/2018 On social housing, an essential act in the fulfilment of social housing programmes. The objective of the law is to define the rules and administrative procedures as regards the means of planning, insuring, administrating and distributing social housing, with the purpose of creating opportunities for suitable and affordable housing, relying on the capacity to pay of families in need of housing with the assistance of responsible state institutions. This Law is a very important step because, within its desire to facilitate social housing programmes, one part is dedicated to women as survivors of violence, a further step towards meeting the standards of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.

scholarly journals The Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence in the Polish Social Safeguard System

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Tabernacka
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Council Of Europe ◽  
Protective Function ◽  
Human Rights Protection ◽  
Rights Protection ◽  
Heated Debate ◽  
Protection Of Human Rights ◽  
The Common

The ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence in Poland was preceded by a heated debate. From the very beginning it was be object of political battles between the conservative and liberal circles. Culturally and socially conditioned position of women has influenced its operation and the scope of its implementation. The Convention is a universally binding tool which guarantees the protection of human rights in events of violence against the woman and children. The case of this Convention in Poland proofs the existence of a universal European understanding of human rights protection standards. The Convention thus has a protective function not only for individuals but also, in a broader context, for the common European cultural identity.

scholarly journals On the Bride’s side? Victims of domestic violence and their residence rights under EU and Council of Europe Law

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-335
Author(s):  
Vladislava Stoyanova
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Women Victims ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Migrant Women ◽  
Eu Law ◽  
Council Of Europe ◽  
Abusive Relationship ◽  
Victims Of Violence ◽  
Istanbul Convention ◽  
The Eu

Migrant women victims of domestic violence might face a stark choice between leaving an abusive relationship and tolerating the abuses so that they can preserve their residence rights in the host country. EU law suffers from some major limitations in addressing this situation. In view of the EU ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women (‘the Istanbul Convention’), will the EU be required to take new measures in light of the demands imposed by Article 59 of the Istanbul Convention that addresses the residence rights of migrant women victims of violence? By clarifying these demands and juxtaposing them with the relevant EU law standards, this article shows the divergences and convergences between the two regional European legal orders. It also forwards concrete suggestions as to which EU rules might need to be modified.

scholarly journals Some aspects of the study of international standards in the field of combating domestic violence and its impact on the criminal law policy of Ukraine

2021 ◽  
pp. 140-152
Author(s):  
Viktoriia Shpiliarevych
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Civil Rights ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Criminal Law ◽  
Criminal Code ◽  
International Standards ◽  
International Criminal Law ◽  
Social Phenomenon ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Council Of Europe

The article states that domestic violence, existing in all spheres of public life, as a result leads into the destruction of family values, violation of human and civil rights and freedoms, makes an irreparable impact on mental and physical health of victims. Therefore, since ancient times it has been a problem of human existence, and, unfortunately, it is to remain relevant nowadays. In modern social developments, counteraction of domestic violence is one of the priorities not only of internal policy of any state, but also an issue of international criminal law policy. In particular, the study of about its extension in different countries proves the international nature of this negative social phenomenon. The fact that counteraction of domestic violence has become a part of Ukraine's domestic policy to create a society free of gender-based violence, was finally affirmed on November 7, 2011, when the Ukrainian state joined the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence adopted by the Council of Europe of May 11, 2011. The most important event in the history of criminal law policy in the field of domestic violence was the adoption on December 6, 2017, of the bills «On Amendments to the Criminal and Criminal Procedure Codes of Ukraine to implement the Council of Europe' Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence». As a result, on January 11, 2019, the General and Special parts of the Criminal Code of Ukraine were supplemented with a number of norms related to the scope of counteraction of this negative social phenomenon.

scholarly journals The problems of violence against women in international law

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 803-819
Author(s):  
Valery V. Chernikov ◽  
◽  
Olga K. Goncharenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
International Law ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Council Of Europe ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Women And Girls ◽  
Basic Approaches

The problems of violence against women and domestic violence were reflected in Goal No. 5 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which calls for gender equality and empowerment of women and girls while addressing such challenges as elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and girls; eradication of violence against women and girls in the public and private sphere, including human trafficking, sexual and other forms of exploitation; liquidation of all harmful practices, in particular forced marriages and female genital mutilation. In this article, the authors examine existing conventional and doctrinal definitions and qualifications of the terms “violence against women” and “domestic violence” in international law, explore international legal aspects of prevention and combatting violence against women and domestic violence, conduct a comprehensive analysis of a conceptual framework related to these offences, and present basic approaches to the concept of domestic violence. The authors also examine the link between two core international universal and regional legal acts in this field — Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women and Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combatting violence against women and domestic violence. The authors derive a new understanding of the due diligence principle (a well-known principle/standard in international law) with regard to violence against women and domestic violence issues, clarify its key components while codifying states’ main obligations in this sphere. In conclusion, the authors deduce that the questions of elimination of discrimination against women and eradication of violence against women can only be considered collectively, confirming the validity of the theory of a genderbased approach to the issue, which is adhered to by international human rights bodies.

scholarly journals Available services, capacity to help victims of domestic violence in Vojvodina and the awareness and satisfaction of women with these services

Temida ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-79
Author(s):  
Jasmina Nikolic ◽  
Vesna Nikolic-Ristanovic ◽  
Nikola Petrovic
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Comprehensive System ◽  
State Institutions ◽  
Exact Number

This paper presents the results of three surveys of the Victimology Society of Serbia, which were conducted during 2009 in the project 'Towards a comprehensive system to combat violence against women in Vojvodina'. These surveys aimed to: 1) determine the exact number of organizations that provide assistance to victims of domestic violence in Vojvodina, their practices, services and facilities; 2) gather information on methods of recording, storage, processing and availability of the data on victims of domestic violence; 3) collect data on the awareness of women about the possibilities of protection, their awareness about the legislation and the existence of services that can be of assistance, as well as the satisfaction of victims of domestic violence with the services of state institutions and NGOs.

Häusliche Gewalt und Corona-Pandemie in Deutschland

2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 357-378
Author(s):  
Jana Hertwig
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Häusliche Gewalt ◽  
Council Of Europe ◽  
Legal Requirements ◽  
Reference Framework ◽  
The Face ◽  
Women And Children ◽  
Legal Guidelines ◽  
Istanbul Convention

Noch gibt es keine verlässlichen Zahlen. Es zeichnet sich jedoch ab, dass die mit der Corona-Pandemie verbundenen strikten Ausgangsbeschränkungen auch in Deutschland zu einem Anstieg häuslicher Gewalt geführt haben. In dem Beitrag wird untersucht, an welchen rechtlichen Vorgaben sich der Staat orientieren muss, um einen vorläufigen Gewaltschutz für Frauen und Kinder im weiteren Verlauf der Pandemie zu gewährleisten. Als rechtlicher Bezugsrahmen gilt das Übereinkommen des Europarats zur Verhütung und Bekämpfung von Gewalt gegen Frauen und häuslicher Gewalt (Istanbul-Konvention), zu deren Umsetzung sich Deutschland mit der Ratifikation im Jahr 2018 verpflichtet hat. Im Blickpunkt stehen Maßnahmen in den Bereichen Prävention, Schutz und Unterstützung. Abstract: Domestic Violence and Corona Pandemic in Germany. Legal Requirements for Immediate Protection Against Violence for Women and Children in the Face of the Istanbul Convention There are still no reliable figures. It is becoming apparent, however, that the strict restrictions on staying home associated with the Corona pandemic have led to an increase in domestic violence in Germany as well. This article examines the legal guidelines that the state must follow to provide immediate protection against violence for women and children in the further course of the pandemic. The legal reference framework is The Council of Europe Convention on the prevention and combating of violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention), which Germany has committed itself to implementing by ratifying it in 2018. The focus is on measures in the areas of prevention, protection and support.

scholarly journals COMBATTING OR ENABLING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? EVALUATING THE RESIDENCE RIGHTS OF MIGRANT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN EUROPE

2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 1013-1034
Author(s):  
Catherine Briddick
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Gender Inequality ◽  
European Parliament ◽  
Eu Law ◽  
Council Of Europe ◽  
Eu Accession ◽  
Home Department ◽  
Istanbul Convention ◽  
The Eu

AbstractThe treatment of third-country nationals (TCNs) under EU law falls far short of the EU's commitments to eliminate gender inequality and to ‘combat all kinds of domestic violence’. Not only does Article 13(2)(c) of the EU Citizens’ Directive, as interpreted by the CJEU in Secretary of State for the Home Department v NA, fail to ‘safeguard’ the rights of TCNs, it may also enable domestic violence. When presented with an opportunity to remedy its disadvantageous treatment of TCNs by fully ratifying the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combatting Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (the Istanbul Convention), the Council of the EU chose instead to pursue a selective and partial ratification which leaves TCN victims without recourse to the very provisions designed to assist them. The European Parliament stated that it ‘regrets’ this approach, recommending instead ‘a broad EU accession … without any limitations’. This article's analysis of the EU Citizens’ Directive and Istanbul Convention supports this recommendation.

scholarly journals Exploration of importance of the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Prevention of Violence against Women by the Ukrainian Government

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 543-549
Author(s):  
Oksana Koshulko ◽  
Evgenia Makazan
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Council Of Europe ◽  
Prevention Of Violence ◽  
Domestic Violence Against Women ◽  
The United Nations

This paper presents the results of research on the importance of ratification by the Ukrainian government of the Convention on Prevention Violence against women. In this paper, primary and secondary data has been analysed. The primary data was collected through semi-structured interviews with Ukrainian women and the secondary data was collected from information on the websites of the United Nations in Ukraine, UN Women, the United Nations Population Fund, ILO and the Council of Europe. The research is significant because the Ukrainian State must use this Convention as a means of reducing domestic violence against women throughout Ukraine

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