Maternity leave, laws not enacted or enforced to provide

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Broader Terms:

See ESC right:

Maternity leave

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:

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

European Convention on Human Rights

European Convention on Human Rights, Protocol No. 7

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Universal Declaration of Human Rights


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