International recommendation

Women with disabilities

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
Themes:
Equality and non-discriminationPolitical and civic participationViolence against women, girls and partners
Populations of concern:
Persons with disabilitiesWomen
Source:
CEDAW/C/NOR/CO/9, para. 43

Recommended measures (2)

43. The Committee recommends that the State party:

Measure
Measure type:
Policies, strategies, and action plans
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Culture and Equality

(a) Extend the scope of the white paper on equal terms to all persons, including women, with disabilities.

Measure
Measure type:
Statistics and research
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

(b) Evaluate the issue of investigations and prosecutions of cases involving sexual violence against women with cognitive and psychosocial disabilities.