Italy ratifies Istanbul Convention on violence against women
ROME, June 19 (UPI) -- Italy became the fifth country Wednesday to ratify the Istanbul Convention, which aims to curb violence against women. The Senate held a moment of silence in memory of victims of violence before the vote, the Italian news agency ANSA reported. The treaty must be ratified by at... Sign in to see full entry.
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