Problems of Implementation of the Provisions of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence in Ukraine’s Legislation

The Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence is an important international instrument aimed at preventing and addressing violence against women and domestic violence. Ukraine, like other signatories of the Convention, continues to encounter basic scientific and practical challenges in implementing its provisions in national legislation in matters relating to domestic violence. This article identifies some of predicaments and impediments affecting the national laws of Ukraine making it difficult in aligning with international prescription. Ukraine continues to face numerous challenges when addressing violence against women and domestic violence, such as awareness and understanding among relevant stakeholders, insufficient funding, resistance from certain sectors of society, and weaknesses in the existing legal framework. The article concludes by suggesting some guidelines for addressing these challenges, such as emphasizing the importance of raising awareness, ensuring adequate funding, engaging with resistant sectors of society, and strengthening the legal framework. Continued efforts are necessary to fully implement the Convention and prevent violence against women and domestic violence in Ukraine.