1   The purposes of this Convention are to: 

     a   protect  women  against  all  forms  of  violence,  and  prevent,  prosecute  and  eliminate violence against women and domestic violence; 

     b   contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and  promote  substantive  equality  between  women  and  men,  including  by  empowering women; 

     c   design a comprehensive framework, policies and measures for the protection  of and assistance to all victims of violence against women and domestic violence; 

     d   promote  international  co‐operation  with  a  view  to  eliminating  violence  against women and domestic violence; 

     e   provide support and assistance to organisations and law enforcement agencies  to effectively co‐operate in order to adopt an integrated approach to eliminating  violence against women and domestic violence. 

2   In  order  to  ensure  effective  implementation  of  its  provisions  by  the  Parties,  this  Convention establishes a specific monitoring mechanism.