The right to sexual and reproductive health (Art. 12) 2016, para. 20
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All facilities, goods, information and services related to sexual and reproductive health must be respectful of the culture of individuals, minorities, peoples and communities and sensitive to gender, age, disability, sexual diversity and life-cycle requirements. However, this cannot be used to justify the refusal to provide tailored facilities, goods, information and services to specific groups.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Person(s) affected
Ethnic minorities
Year
2016
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Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 22, The right to sexual and reproductive health (Art. 12) (2016), para. 20.