Harmful practices (joint General Recommendation with CEDAW) 2014, para. 85
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Victims seeking justice for violations of their rights as a result of harmful practices often face stigmatization, a risk of revictimization, harassment and possible retribution. Steps must therefore be taken to ensure that the rights of girls and women are protected throughout the legal process, in accordance with articles 2 (c) and 15 (2) and (3) of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, and that children are enabled to effectively engage in court proceedings as part of their right to be heard under article 12 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on the Rights of the Child
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Harmful Practices
Person(s) affected
Children
Girls
Women
Year
2014
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CRC General Comment No. 18, Harmful practices (joint General Comment with CEDAW) (2014), para. 85.