Non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights (Art. 2, para. 2) 2009, para. 29

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Original document
Document type
  • General Comment / Recommendation
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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.

Document legal status
  • Non-negotiated soft law
Document body
  • Treaty bodies: CESCR - Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Document means of adoption
  • N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Poverty
Person(s) affected
  • Older persons
  • Youth
Document 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.
Paragraph number
29