Eliminating discrimination against women in economic and social life with a focus on economic crisis 2014, para. 104
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Special Procedures' report
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In addition, women are exposed to sexual harassment in the public arena, including service institutions, public transport, "street harassment," cyberbullying and pornographic advertising, producing a fear factor that severely curtails their freedom of movement and occupation. However, only 8 out of 100 States have enacted laws prohibiting sexual harassment in public places. Good practice includes prohibition of sexual harassment in the provision of services. It entails municipal responsibility for policing, lighting and introducing surveillance cameras in public spaces.
Document legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Procedures: Working Group on discrimination against women and girls
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Gender
Person(s) affected
Women
Document year
2014
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Other
Reference
WG Discrimination Against Women, Report to the HRC (2014), A/HRC/26/39, para. 104.