Gender perspectives on torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
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[With regard to women, girls, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons in detention, the Special Rapporteur calls on all States to:] Absolutely prohibit the use of solitary confinement on pregnant and breastfeeding women, mothers with young children, women suffering from mental or physical disabilities and girls under 18 years of age and as a measure of "protection";
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Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment