The question (15 marks)
Discuss the international protection of the human rights of vulnerable groups with reference to the Conventions on women, on the child and on persons with disabilities, and to their implementation in India. (15 marks)
MU Module 4, head 4.1 - CEDAW, CRC and CRPD.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 4 · Vulnerable Groups and Regional Arrangements of Human Rights Law.
Authorities you will need
- Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women 1979, Articles 1, 2 and 18
- Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989, Articles 2, 3, 6 and 12
- Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006, Articles 1 and 2
- Vishaka v State of Rajasthan
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