Adolescent health and development in the context of the Convention of the Rights of the Child 2003, para. 6
Párrafo
Paragraph text
States parties have the obligation to ensure that all human beings below 18 enjoy all the rights set forth in the Convention without discrimination (art. 2), including with regard to "race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national, ethnic or social origin, property, disability, birth or other status". These grounds also cover adolescents' sexual orientation and health status (including HIV/AIDS and mental health). Adolescents who are subject to discrimination are more vulnerable to abuse, other types of violence and exploitation, and their health and development are put at greater risk. They are therefore entitled to special attention and protection from all segments of society.
Condicón jurídica
Non-negotiated soft law
Organismo
Committee on the Rights of the Child
Tipo de documento
General Comment / Recommendation
Medio de adopción
N.A.
Temas
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Personas afectadas
Adolescents
Children
Año
2003
Tipo de párrafo
Other
Reference
CRC General Comment No. 4, Adolescent health and development in the context of the Convention of the Rights of the Child (2003), para. 6.