Female circumcision 1990, para. (a) iii

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[Recommends to States parties:] That States parties take appropriate and effective measures with a view to eradicating the practice of female circumcision. Such measures could include: The encouragement of politicians, professionals, religious and community leaders at all levels including the media and the arts to cooperate in influencing attitudes towards the eradication of female circumcision;
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
  • Harmful Practices
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Women
Year
1990
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 14, Female circumcision (1990), para. (a) iii.
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Conclusion / Recommendation
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(a) iii