Female genital surgeries
Failure to protect against unnecessary female genital surgeries

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Broader Terms:

Related Terms:

Other Related Terms (keywords):

  • Female genital circumcision
  • Female genital mutilation (FGM)
  • Special groups
  • Women

See ESC right:

Health, physical and mental

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

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.

12(2)(c): The steps to be taken by the States Parties to the present Covenant to achieve the full realization of this right shall include those necessary for:

    (c) The prevention, treatment and control of epidemic, endemic, occupational and other diseases;

Related Documents:

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women


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