Eliminating discrimination against women in political and public life with a focus on political transition 2013, para. 58
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Patriarchal and discriminatory family law or practice may limit women's freedom of occupation and freedom of movement in the public space. In some countries, men are still regarded by law as the head of household, barring women from representing their families in official decision-making processes on public affairs, including on development projects and issues of good governance, which have an impact on women and their families. The system of heads of household has been abrogated in many countries' legal systems.
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
Gender
Person(s) affected
Families
Men
Women
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
WG Discrimination Against Women, Report to the HRC (2013), A/HRC/23/50, para. 58.