Equality in marriage and family relations 1994, para. 26
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Article 15 (1) guarantees women equality with men before the law. The right to own, manage, enjoy and dispose of property is central to a woman's right to enjoy financial independence, and in many countries will be critical to her ability to earn a livelihood and to provide adequate housing and nutrition for herself and for her family.
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)
Economic Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Gender
Person(s) affected
Families
Men
Women
Year
1994
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 21, Equality in marriage and family relations (1994), para. 26.