Non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights (Art. 2, para. 2) 2009, para. 8a
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[In order for States parties to "guarantee" that the Covenant rights will be exercised without discrimination of any kind, discrimination must be eliminated both formally and substantively:] Formal discrimination: Eliminating formal discrimination requires ensuring that a State's constitution, laws and policy documents do not discriminate on prohibited grounds; for example, laws should not deny equal social security benefits to women on the basis of their marital status;
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Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
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Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
Women
Year
2009
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Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 20, Non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights (Art. 2, para. 2) (2009), para. 8a.