Women and girls with disabilities 2016, para. 62b i

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[In the light of the normative content and obligations outlined above, State parties should take the following steps to ensure the full implementation of article 6 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, providing adequate resources in this regard:] Take all appropriate measures to ensure the development, advancement and empowerment of women with disabilities through, inter alia: Repealing any law or policy that restricts women with disabilities from their effective and full participation in political and public life on an equal basis with others, including the right to form and join organizations and networks of women in general, and of women with disabilities.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Girls
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Women
Year
2016
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CRPD General Comment No. 3, Women and girls with disabilities (2016), para. 62b i.
Paragraph number
62b i