Eliminating discrimination against women in cultural and family life, with a focus on the family as a cultural space 2015, para. 22

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  • Special Procedures' report
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While gender stereotypes pervade all aspects of human existence, women's rights are at particular risk in the family, which is a locus for the perpetuation of traditional values. The family is a product of patriarchal culture and a vital institution for upholding the patriarchy. The Working Group emphasizes that women's equal rights in the family are closely linked to their rights in all areas of life, including public and political life and social, economic and cultural life.

Document legal status
  • Non-negotiated soft law
Document body
  • Special Procedures: Working Group on discrimination against women and girls
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  • N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Gender
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Families
  • Women
Document year
  • 2015
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Other
Reference
WG Discrimination Against Women, Report to the HRC (2015), A/HRC/29/40, para. 22.
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22