João Massano, president of the Medical Association, warned of the regression of women's rights during a conference dedicated to the Istanbul Convention. In his speech, he argued that promoting gender equality is no longer enough — it is urgent to stop the retreat of rights that have been won.
The Istanbul Convention is an international treaty of the Council of Europe aimed at preventing and combating domestic violence and violence against women. Portugal ratified this convention, which establishes legal and political measures to protect victims and prevent these types of violence.
João Massano emphasized the need to move from merely promoting equality to concrete action to combat its regression. The warning comes in a context in which, according to the president, there are setbacks in women's rights that require immediate intervention.
