Older women and protection of their human rights 2010, para. 31

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Original document
Document type
  • General Comment / Recommendation
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States parties' obligations should take into account the multidimensional nature of discrimination against women and ensure that the principle of gender equality applies throughout women's life cycle, in legislation and in the practical implementation thereof. In this regard, States parties are urged to repeal or amend existing laws, regulations and customs that discriminate against older women, and ensure that legislation proscribes discrimination on the grounds of age and sex.

Document legal status
  • Non-negotiated soft law
Document body
  • Treaty bodies: CEDAW - Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
Document means of adoption
  • N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Gender
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Older persons
  • Women
Document year
  • 2010
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 27, Older women and protection of their human rights (2010), para. 31.
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph number
31