The right to social security (Art. 9) 2007, para. 19
Párrafo
Paragraph text
Article 10 of the Covenant expressly provides that "working mothers should be accorded paid leave or leave with adequate social security benefits". Paid maternity leave should be granted to all women, including those involved in atypical work, and benefits should be provided for an adequate period. Appropriate medical benefits should be provided for women and children, including perinatal, childbirth and postnatal care and care in hospital where necessary
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
Health
Personas afectadas
Children
Women
Año
2007
Tipo de párrafo
Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 19, The right to social security (Art. 9) (2007), para. 19.