Women in conflict prevention, conflict and post-conflict situations 2013, para. 64
Paragraph
Paragraph text
Forced pregnancies, abortions or sterilization of women in conflict-affected areas violate myriad women's rights, including the right under article 16 (1)(e) to decide freely and responsibly on the number and spacing of their children.
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)
Health
Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
Children
Women
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 30, Women in conflict prevention, conflict and post-conflict situations (2013), para. 64.