Violence against women with disabilities 2012, para. 48

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Also, women with disabilities may experience greater regulation and prejudice by social service agencies. Thus the child's "best interests" may be seen as primary to, and at odds with, the maternal rights of women with disabilities. According to the Guide for Creating Legislative Change, women with a psychosocial, developmental or intellectual disability may be at particular risk of greater regulation and termination of parental rights.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Women
Year
2012
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Other
Paragraph number
48