Right to health in early childhood - Right to survival and development 2015, para. 112m
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[In this connection, the Special Rapporteur urges Governments:] To prohibit discrimination against intersex people, including by banning unnecessary medical or surgical treatment, and adopt measures to overcome discriminatory attitudes and practices through awareness-raising, training for public officials and medical professionals and the elaboration of ethical and professional standards that respect the rights of intersex persons, in consultation with intersex people and their organizations;
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
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Equality & Inclusion
Health
Year
2015
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Health, Report to the UNGA (2015), A/70/213, para. 112m.