Motherhood

Type of entry: Right

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  • Special groups
  • Women

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

10(2): Special protection should be accorded to mothers during a reasonable period before and after childbirth. During such period working mothers should be accorded paid leave or leave with adequate social security benefits.

Related Documents:

American Convention on Human Rights

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

European Convention on Human Rights

International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Universal Declaration of Human Rights


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