The equal right of men and women to the enjoyment of all economic, social and cultural rights 2005, para. 13
Párrafo
Paragraph text
Indirect discrimination occurs when a law, policy or programme does not appear to be discriminatory, but has a discriminatory effect when implemented. This can occur, for example, when women are disadvantaged compared to men with respect to the enjoyment of a particular opportunity or benefit due to pre-existing inequalities. Applying a gender-neutral law may leave the existing inequality in place, or exacerbate it.
Condicón jurídica
Non-negotiated soft law
Organismo
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Tipo de documento
General Comment / Recommendation
Medio de adopción
N.A.
Temas
Equality & Inclusion
Social & Cultural Rights
Personas afectadas
Men
Women
Año
2005
Tipo de párrafo
Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 16, The equal right of men and women to the enjoyment of all economic, social and cultural rights (2005), para. 13.