TAILIEUCHUNG - The Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

In research portraying community life, the multiplicity of viewpoints present within Aboriginal communities should be represented fairly, including viewpoints specific to age and gender groups. Researchers have an obligation to understand and observe the protocols concerning communications within any Aboriginal community. Researchers have an obligation to observe ethical and professional practices relevant to their respective disciplines. Researchers have an obligation to observe and respect a holistic philosophy in practice. This includes the mental, physical, emotional and social well being of each person or groups involved in research. There shall be fair treatment of all persons participating in Aboriginal women’s health research | CENTER __for REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS July 24 2007 The Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women CEDAW Re Supplementary Information about Brazil Scheduled for review during the CEDAW s 39th Session Dear Committee Members This letter is intended to supplement the periodic report of the government of Brazil to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women CEDAW Committee . The Center for Reproductive Rights the Center an independent non-governmental organization hopes to further the work of the Committee by providing information concerning the rights protected in CEDAW. This letter highlights areas of concern related to the status of the reproductive health and rights of women and girls in Brazil with a focus on maternal mortality abortion and adolescents. The Right to Reproductive Health Care Article 12 together with Articles 1 10 16 of CEDAW Reproductive rights are fundamental to women s health and social equality and an explicit part of the Committee s mandate under CEDAW. The commitment of States Parties to uphold and ensure these rights deserves serious attention. Specifically article 12 requires that States Parties take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the field of health care and specifically requires that governments ensure access to appropriate services in connection with pregnancy confinement and the post-natal period granting free services where necessary as well as adequate nutrition during pregnancy and lactation. 1 Article 10 h requires that women have a ccess to specific educational information to help to ensure the health and well-being of families . 2 The Convention also requires States to take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in all matters relating to marriage and family relations and in particular shall ensure on a basis of equality of men and women . t he same rights to 1 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of .

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• Snakebite Envenoming
• Health Perspective
• Chemical Residues
• Viable but Nonculturable
• Bacteria in Food
• Waste Minimization
• Venous Thromboembolism
• Certain Groups of Patients