Academic Review on Whether the Istanbul Convention Was Prepared Taking into Account the Universal Definition and Different Cultures and Beliefs

The Istanbul Convention is a global treaty developed by the Council of Europe with the aim of addressing and preventing violence against women and domestic abuse. It was made available for countries to join on 11 May 2011. The Convention has extensive measures, such as the prevention of violence based on gender, the safeguarding of victims, and the prosecution of offenders. The treaty aims to promote the adoption of measures by governments to safeguard women's human rights and achieve gender equality. Nevertheless, it has encountered censure from many cultural, religious, and political standpoints in Turkey and outside.This article aims to analyze the universal meaning of the Istanbul Convention and assess if it was formulated with consideration for other cultures and beliefs. We will assess the Turkish government's, opposition's, non-governmental organizations', and general public's perception, acceptance, or rejection of the deal, as well as its political implications. In addition, we will analyze the correlation between the contract and westernization, examine its inconsistencies with patriarchal society, and explore the many approaches to this contract by different religious and ideological organizations.