Indirect discrimination means that law, policies or practices appear neutral at face value, but have a disproportionate negative impact on women with disabilities. For example, healthcare facilities may appear neutral, but do not include accessible examination beds for gynaecological screening.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Type de document
General Comment / Recommendation
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Personnes concernées
Girls
Persons with disabilities
Women
Année
2016
Type de paragraphe
Other
Reference
CRPD General Comment No. 3, Women and girls with disabilities (2016), para. 17b.