WARSAW, Poland — The Latvian Parliament voted on Thursday to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, an international treaty aimed at supporting women who are victims of violence, after a 13-hour session of intense debate. The Council of Europe treaty entered into force in Latvia in 2024 and is meant to standardize support for women who are victims of violence, including domestic abuse. However, ultra-conservative groups and political parties across Europe have criticized the treaty in recent years, arguing that it promotes ''gender ideology,'' encourages sexual experimentation and harms children. In September, opposition lawmakers in Latvia initiated a process to potentially...
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