Right to health of adolescents 2016, para. 85

Párrafo
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The vulnerability of boys to physical and sexual abuse and exploitation should be highlighted, together with the significant barriers they face in accessing sexual and reproductive information and services. Intersex adolescents often experience particular challenges because of irreversible and non-consensual surgeries performed during their early childhood and because of the natural development of their bodies. Discrimination within the family and society, as well as discriminatory attitudes by health providers, can result in the denial of access to health services, while lack of knowledge and awareness within the medical profession further impedes access to quality care.
Condicón jurídica
Non-negotiated soft law
Organismo
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Tipo de documento
Special Procedures' report
Medio de adopción
N.A.
Temas
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Health
Personas afectadas
  • Adolescents
  • Boys
  • Families
Año
2016
Tipo de párrafo
Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/32/32, para. 85.
Paragraph number
85