The rights of children with disabilities 2007, para. 60
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The Committee is deeply concerned about the prevailing practice of forced sterilisation of children with disabilities, particularly girls with disabilities. This practice, which still exists, seriously violates the right of the child to her or his physical integrity and results in adverse life-long physical and mental health effects. Therefore, the Committee urges States parties to prohibit by law the forced sterilisation of children on grounds of disability.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on the Rights of the Child
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Harmful Practices
Health
Violence
Person(s) affected
Children
Girls
Persons with disabilities
Year
2007
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CRC General Comment No. 9, The rights of children with disabilities (2007), para. 60.