The equal right of men and women to the enjoyment of all economic, social and cultural rights 2005, para. 13
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
Indirect discrimination occurs when a law, policy or programme does not appear to be discriminatory, but has a discriminatory effect when implemented. This can occur, for example, when women are disadvantaged compared to men with respect to the enjoyment of a particular opportunity or benefit due to pre-existing inequalities. Applying a gender-neutral law may leave the existing inequality in place, or exacerbate it.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Type de document
General Comment / Recommendation
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Equality & Inclusion
Social & Cultural Rights
Personnes concernées
Men
Women
Année
2005
Type de paragraphe
Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 16, The equal right of men and women to the enjoyment of all economic, social and cultural rights (2005), para. 13.