Older women and protection of their human rights 2010, para. 44
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States parties should provide adequate non-contributory pensions, on an equal basis with men, to all women who have no other pension or insufficient income security, and State-funded allowances should be made available and accessible to older women, particularly those living in remote or rural areas.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Economic Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
Older persons
Women
Year
2010
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 27, Older women and protection of their human rights (2010), para. 44.