Annual Report of the WG on Discrimination against Women in Law and in Practice 2012, para. 28
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The Working Group will also incorporate into its review the fact that women participating in political change and public life are often exposed to violence. The Working Group takes note of reports that women defenders are more at risk than men of suffering from certain forms of violence and other violations, due to the perception that they are challenging accepted sociocultural norms, traditions, perceptions and stereotypes about femininity, sexual orientation, the family and the role and status of women in society.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and practice
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Gender
Violence
Person(s) affected
Men
Women
Year
2012
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
WG Discrimination Against Women, Report to the HRC (2012), A/HRC/20/28, para. 28.