Older women and protection of their human rights 2010, para. 16

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Gender stereotyping, traditional and customary practices can have harmful impacts on all areas of the lives of older women, in particular those with disabilities, including family relationships, community roles, portrayal in the media, employers' attitudes, health care and other service providers, and can result in physical violence as well as psychological, verbal and financial abuse.
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)
  • Gender
  • Harmful Practices
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Older persons
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Women
Year
2010
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 27, Older women and protection of their human rights (2010), para. 16.
Paragraph number
16