The European Commission said on Friday that member state Latvia will still be obliged to respect international rules for the protection of women as the country debates a controversial move to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention.
The comments come after the Latvian parliament voted to quit the treaty on the basis that it promotes "radical feminism based on the ideology of gender".
The move to walk away from the Istanbul Convention is seen by civil society organisations as backtracking on fundamental rights.
Before it comes into effect, President Edgars RinkΔviΔs will have to decide whether to ratify the decision over the next 10 days.
The Istanbul Convention is
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