The right to social security (Art. 9) 2007, para. 19
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Article 10 of the Covenant expressly provides that "working mothers should be accorded paid leave or leave with adequate social security benefits". Paid maternity leave should be granted to all women, including those involved in atypical work, and benefits should be provided for an adequate period. Appropriate medical benefits should be provided for women and children, including perinatal, childbirth and postnatal care and care in hospital where necessary
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Person(s) affected
Children
Women
Year
2007
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 19, The right to social security (Art. 9) (2007), para. 19.