Groups in need of attention, limitations to the right to freedom of expression, and protection of journalists 2010, para. 46
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Similarly, in its general recommendation No. 23, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (para. 20 (a)) states that one of the obstacles (in addition to illiteracy and a lack of knowledge and understanding of political systems) to the exercise of women's right to vote and to be elected is that their access to information about candidates, party political platforms and voting procedures is more restricted than men's. In this regard, the Special Rapporteur highlights shortcomings in civil registry systems that must be remedied.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Gender
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Men
Women
Year
2010
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Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2010), A/HRC/14/23, para. 46.