Abortion or sterilisation, forced
In order to limit family size or to avoid birth of disabled children

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Broader Terms:

Other Related Terms (keywords):

  • Population control measures
  • Special groups
  • Women

See ESC right:

Family planning

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

10(1): The widest possible protection and assistance should be accorded to the family, which is the natural and fundamental group unit of society, particularly for its establishment and while it is responsible for the care and education of dependent children. Marriage must be entered into with the free consent of the intending spouses.

12(1): The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.

Related Documents:

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

Declaration on the Rights of Disabled Persons


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