Harmful practices (joint General Recommendation with CRC) 2014, para. 55b

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[The Committees recommend that the States parties to the Conventions adopt or amend legislation with a view to effectively addressing and eliminating harmful practices. In doing so, they should ensure:] That the legislation is in full compliance with the relevant obligations outlined in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the Convention on the Rights of the Child and other international human rights standards that prohibit harmful practices and that it takes precedence over customary, traditional or religious laws that allow, condone or prescribe any harmful practice, especially in countries with plural legal systems;
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
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General Comment / Recommendation
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N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Harmful Practices
  • Social & Cultural Rights
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  • N.A.
Year
2014
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 31, Harmful practices (joint General Recommendation with CRC) (2014), para. 55b.
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Conclusion / Recommendation
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55b