International Human Rights Law and Crimes Again, Gunes Paperback..

Taylor & Francis

International Human Rights Law and Crimes Against Women in TurkeyLegislation on So-Called Honour Killings\nAuthor(s): Ay?e Gne?\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367551070, 978-0367551070\nSynopsis\nThis book evaluates the effectiveness of current international human rights law, and in particular the recent Istanbul Convention, in eradicating so-called honour killings in Turkey. \n\nSo-called honour killings have become an issue of concern for the international community. In Turkey, in particular, the practice still exists despite the adoption of the relevant human rights instruments. The book argues that the improvement of the status of women in Turkey in accordance with gender equality as well as the application of the principle of state due diligence, both requirements of the Istanbul Convention and international human rights law, are fundamental means towards eradicating the killing of women in the name of ho.