Eliminating discrimination against women in political and public life with a focus on political transition 2013, para. 54
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Poverty and social exclusion, including women's high levels of illiteracy and poor health, lock women into a persistent state of dependence and deprivation and often make long-term participation in political and public life an unviable option. Programmes addressing poverty and social exclusion and containing strong empowerment components for marginalized women, including those who face multiple discrimination, enhance the opportunity and capacity for these particular women to participate meaningfully in political and public life.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and practice
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Poverty
Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
Women
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
WG Discrimination Against Women, Report to the HRC (2013), A/HRC/23/50, para. 54.