Women and health 1999, para. 15a

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[The obligation to protect rights relating to women's health requires States parties, their agents and officials to take action to prevent and impose sanctions for violations of rights by private persons and organizations. Since gender-based violence is a critical health issue for women, States parties should ensure:] The enactment and effective enforcement of laws and the formulation of policies, including health-care protocols and hospital procedures to address violence against women and sexual abuse of girl children and the provision of appropriate health services;
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
  • Health
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Girls
  • Women
Year
1999
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 24, Women and health (1999), para. 15a.
Paragraph number
15a