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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
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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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