Eliminating discrimination against women in the area of health and safety, with a focus on the instrumentalization of women's bodies 2016, para. 82
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Rapport des procédures spéciales
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In addition, restrictions on access to information on termination of pregnancy and services can deter women from seeking professional medical attention, with detrimental consequences for their health and safety. Examples of restrictions include criminalization of medical practitioners who provide these services; prohibiting access to information on legal termination of pregnancy; requiring third-party authorization from one or more medical professionals, a hospital committee, a parent, guardian or spouse; conscientious objection by health practitioners without provision of an alternative; requiring compulsory waiting periods; and excluding coverage for termination of pregnancy services under health insurance. None of these requirements is justified on health grounds.
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Droit souple non-négocié
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Procédures Spéciales: Groupe de travail sur la discrimination à l’égard des femmes et des filles
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S/O
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Égalité & Inclusion
Santé
Personnes concernées
Familles
Femmes
Document year
2016
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Autre
Reference
WG Discrimination Against Women, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/32/44, para. 82.