Violence against women is a global problem, and this book provides a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of the issue through a legal lens. Analytically embracing a wide range of legal documents, with special insight into the Istanbul Convention and European Court of Human Rights, Gordana Gasmi successfully points out the positive transformative capacity of international legal standards. It is a must-read for legal scholars, policymakers, and advocates working to promote gender equality and justice.

Vesna Nikolic-Ristanovic, Belgrade University

A book analyzing international universal and regional legal standards in the area of violence against women seen from the perspective of human rights protection was badly needed. That it is presented by a well-known expert in the field who actively participated in creating the Istanbul Convention is a plus. This book is an excellent, approachable guide to this important area of human rights law.

Natalija Micunovic, Institute of Social Sciences, Belgrade

This landmark manuscript contains a synthetic approach to universal and regional legal documents on the issue of violence against women, with scrupulous insight into relevant international court cases, in particular the European Court of Human Rights. Gordana Gasmi directly participated in the drafting of the Istanbul Convention, the most comprehensive international legal instrument that established binding obligations to prevent and combat violence against women and girls, making the book indispensable for those interested in this globally critical problem.

Stevan Lilic, University of Belgrade