Indirect discrimination means that law, policies or practices appear neutral at face value, but have a disproportionate negative impact on women with disabilities. For example, healthcare facilities may appear neutral, but do not include accessible examination beds for gynaecological screening.
Condicón jurídica
Non-negotiated soft law
Organismo
Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Tipo de documento
General Comment / Recommendation
Medio de adopción
N.A.
Temas
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Personas afectadas
Girls
Persons with disabilities
Women
Año
2016
Tipo de párrafo
Other
Reference
CRPD General Comment No. 3, Women and girls with disabilities (2016), para. 17b.