Rights of indigenous women and girls 2015, para. 32

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Women acutely feel the low levels of health within indigenous communities. They are disproportionately affected by illness owing to reduced coping capacity caused by the denial of broader rights. Women also play a primary role in overseeing the health and well-being of their families and communities, and can be particularly affected by the suffering of children and other family members. Their gender and role as child-bearers also make them vulnerable to specific health difficulties.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Health
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Ethnic minorities
  • Families
  • Women
Year
2015
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Indigenous Peoples, Report to the HRC (2015), A/HRC/30/41, para. 32.
Paragraph number
32