Latvia delays vote on violence against women treaty

Latvia's parliament has voted to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, a key treaty against domestic violence, sparking nationwide protests.

Critics warn the move could endanger women in a country with Europe's highest femicide rate.

Women like Ieva Ozolina share harrowing stories, while over 60,000 citizens petitioned the president, who sent the bill back for review.

A final decision on the issue has been postponed until after the 2026 elections.