Older women and protection of their human rights 2010, para. 33

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Document type
  • General Comment / Recommendation
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States parties should provide older women with information on their rights and how to access legal services. They should train the police, judiciary as well as legal aid and paralegal services on the rights of older women, and sensitize and train public authorities and institutions on age- and gender-related issues that affect older women. Information, legal services, effective remedies and reparation must be made equally available and accessible to older women with disabilities.

Document legal status
  • Non-negotiated soft law
Document body
  • Treaty bodies: CEDAW - Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
Document means of adoption
  • N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Gender
  • Health
Person(s) affected
  • Older persons
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Women
Document year
  • 2010
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 27, Older women and protection of their human rights (2010), para. 33.
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph number
33