Older women and protection of their human rights 2010, para. 53

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States parties should discourage and prohibit polygamous unions, in accordance with general recommendation No. 21, and ensure that upon the death of a polygamous husband, his estate is shared equally among his wives and their respective children.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Older persons
  • Women
Year
2010
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 27, Older women and protection of their human rights (2010), para. 53.
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph number
53