Women migrant workers 2008, para. 24b (iii)

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[Countries of origin must respect and protect the human rights of their female nationals who migrate for purposes of work. Measures that may be required include, but are not limited to, the following:] [Education, awareness-raising and training with standardized content: States parties should develop an appropriate education and awareness-raising programme in close consultation with concerned non-governmental organizations, gender and migration specialists, women workers with migration experience and reliable recruiting agencies. In that regard, States parties should (articles 3, 5, 10 and 14):] Provide information on methods and procedures for migrating to work for women workers who wish to migrate independently of recruitment agencies;
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Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
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N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Gender
  • Movement
Person(s) affected
  • Persons on the move
  • Women
Year
2008
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 26, Women migrant workers (2008), para. 24b (iii).
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph number
24b (iii)