Non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights (Art. 2, para. 2) 2009, para. 29
Paragraphe
Original document
Document type
Observation générale / recommendation
Paragraph text
Age is a prohibited ground of discrimination in several contexts. The Committee has highlighted the need to address discrimination against unemployed older persons in finding work, or accessing professional training or retraining, and against older persons living in poverty with unequal access to universal old-age pensions due to their place of residence. In relation to young persons, unequal access by adolescents to sexual and reproductive health information and services amounts to discrimination.
Document legal status
Droit souple non-négocié
Document body
Organes conventionnels: CESCR - Comité des droits économiques, sociaux et culturels
Document means of adoption
S/O
Thèmes
Droits & devoirs économiques
Égalité & Inclusion
Pauvreté
Personnes concernées
Jeunes
Personnes âgées
Document year
2009
Type de paragraphe
Autre
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 20, Non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights (Art. 2, para. 2) (2009), para. 29.