Harmful practices (joint General Recommendation with CEDAW) 2014, para. 4
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Moreover, the Committees recognize that boys are also the victims of violence, harmful practices and bias and that their rights must be addressed for their protection and to prevent gender-based violence and the perpetuation of bias and gender inequality later in their lives. Accordingly, reference is made herein to the obligations of States parties to the Convention on the Rights of the Child regarding harmful practices stemming from discrimination that affect boys' enjoyment of their rights.
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
Gender
Harmful Practices
Violence
Person(s) affected
Boys
Children
Girls
Year
2014
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CRC General Comment No. 18, Harmful practices (joint General Comment with CEDAW) (2014), para. 4.