Eliminating discrimination against women in economic and social life with a focus on economic crisis 2014, para. 96
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Original document
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Special Procedures' report
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Need for care continues for toddlers and older children after the period of parental leave and also exists for the elderly and disabled. Responsibility for this needs to be redistributed through care services. At present, international minimum state obligations for provision of childcare services or for elderly and disabled services are lacking.
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
Health
Person(s) affected
Children
Older persons
Persons with disabilities
Women
Document year
2014
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Other
Reference
WG Discrimination Against Women, Report to the HRC (2014), A/HRC/26/39, para. 96.