Non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights (Art. 2, para. 2) 2009, para. 29
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Age is a prohibited ground of discrimination in several contexts. The Committee has highlighted the need to address discrimination against unemployed older persons in finding work, or accessing professional training or retraining, and against older persons living in poverty with unequal access to universal old-age pensions due to their place of residence. In relation to young persons, unequal access by adolescents to sexual and reproductive health information and services amounts to discrimination.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Economic Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Poverty
Person(s) affected
Older persons
Youth
Year
2009
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 20, Non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights (Art. 2, para. 2) (2009), para. 29.