Law And Democracy in The Empire of Force

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In this meticulously documented study, Krizsán and Roggeband demonstrate how the Istanbul Convention mobilized conservative forces, fostered intricate ties between autocratic states and nonstate actors, refigured civil society to advantage anti-equality activists, defunded feminist organizations providing services to abused women and shifted resources to conservative organizations favoring “family values” over women’s empowerment. Their insightful analysis has vital lessons for those concerned with social justice in the 21st century.