Older women and protection of their human rights 2010, para. 6

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Document type
  • General Comment / Recommendation
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This unprecedented demographic ageing, due to improved living standards and basic health-care systems as well as declines in fertility and rising longevity, can be considered a successful outcome of development efforts and one that is set to continue, making the twenty-first century, the century of ageing. However, such demographic changes have profound human rights implications and increase the urgency of addressing the discrimination experienced by older women in a more comprehensive and systematic manner through the Convention.

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
  • Women
Document year
  • 2010
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Other
Reference
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 27, Older women and protection of their human rights (2010), para. 6.
Paragraph number
6