Article 3: The equality of rights between men and women - replaces GC No. 4 2000, para. 6
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In order to fulfil the obligation set forth in article 3, States parties should take account of the factors which impede the equal enjoyment by women and men of each right specified in the Covenant. To enable the Committee to obtain a complete picture of the situation of women in each State party as regards the implementation of the rights in the Covenant, this general comment identifies some of the factors affecting the equal enjoyment by women of the rights under the Covenant and spells out the type of information that is required with regard to these rights.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Human Rights Committee
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Gender
Person(s) affected
Men
Women
Year
2000
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CCPR General Comment No. 28, Article 3: The equality of rights between men and women - replaces GC No. 4 (2000), para. 6.