CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

Proposal for Resolution No 52 /XII

The ratification, by Portugal, of the Convention for the Prevention and Combat to Violence against the

Women and the Domestic Violence, adopted in Istanbul, on May 11, 2011, under the aegis of the

Council of Europe, constitutes an important breakthrough in international protection

of women's rights and it falls within the context of the effort that has been going on

developed, by the Council of Europe, in the promotion and protection of Human Rights, in

particular of women, by establishing a legal framework for the authorities to

each state ensures the prevention, investigation and punishment of discrimination and acts of

violence against women.

This Convention, based on the principles of equality and non-discrimination, contains

normative that define the concepts of rape and sexual abuse, of domestic violence,

sexual harassment and harassment, by instituting prevention mechanisms and protective measures

legal, as well as support services for women victims of domestic violence.

It is also recognized that certain serious forms of violence such as violence

domestic, sexual harassment, rape, forced marriage and genital mutilation constitute

serious violations of the rights of women.

Thus:

Under the terms of the paragraph d) of Article 197 (1) of the Constitution, the Government presents to the

Assembly of the Republic the following motion for a resolution:

CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

Approving the Council of Europe Convention for the Prevention and Combat to Violence

against Women and Domestic Violence, adopted in Istanbul, on May 11, 2011, whose

text in the authenticated version in the French and English languages and respect translation in language

Portuguese, if published in annex.

Seen and approved in Council of Ministers of November 15, 2012

The Prime Minister

The Minister of State and Foreign Affairs

The Deputy Minister and Parliamentary Affairs