英文摘要 |
The concept of intersectional discrimination has increasingly been recognized by international human rights treaty-bodies in recen t years, including through jointly issued general comments and recommendations. Nonetheless, further consideration, guidance and work is needed from these treaty-bodies, in order to incorporate intersectional discrimination into their m onitoring activities for their respective treaties.
This article looks at the intersection of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as an example of how intersectional discrimination can arise in Taiwan. Girls with disabilities are among the most vulnerable people, as they may face intertwined issues of violence, pregnancy, abortion and artificial ligation. This article urges the Taiwan government to gather statistics and data on the situation of such young girls, and examine the issues they face from a multidisciplinary perspective. |