This week we talked to Cemile Özel, a master’s student at the University of Leiden. She studies international relations with her main focus being culture and politics. In today’s episode, we are covering Erdogan’s decision to exit the Istanbul Convention – worlds first binding treaty whose parties are obliged to prevent, investigate and punish violence against women.

10 years ago Turkey was the first to sign the petition and ratify it a year later with a unanimous vote in the parliament.

What changed and how will this decision play out in Turkey and internationally – find out in this episode!