International feedback: Poverty of women
In the following we have chosen some citations on the subject. At the end of each original citation you can find the source with a link to the complete text of the citation.
«The Committee recommends that the State party closely monitor the poverty situation of women in the most vulnerable groups and implementeffective measures and training programmes that will allow them to fully enjoythe benefits of the State party’s development.»
- Source: CEDAW 2003, al. 49
«The Committee notes that despite the high level of development reached by Switzerland and the strength of its economy, there exist unacceptablelevels of poverty among certain segments of the population, in particularamong women.»
- Source: CESCR 1998, al. 12
Update: 24.12.2007
