18 Right to participation in public affairs and right to vote 119.46. Continue its efforts to consolidate greater Supported 29.1 Discrimination against women representation of women in decision-making Affected persons: positions, both in public administration and the - women private sector ( Peru ); Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19 18 Right to participation in public affairs and right to vote 119.48. Consider the possibility of implementing Supported 29.1 Discrimination against women affirmative action policies in order to achieve a larger Affected persons: representation of women in the executive, legislative - women and judiciary branches ( Ecuador ); Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19 Right or area: 19. Rights related to marriage & family 19 Rights related to marriage & family 119.27. Continue its efforts to strengthen human Supported Affected persons: rights, particularly within the framework of the - general family ( Saudi Arabia ); Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 5 19 Rights related to marriage & family 119.127. Protect the natural family and marriage, 30.2 Children: family environment and alternative care formed by a husband and a wife, as a basic cell of Affected persons: society as it provides the best conditions for raising - general children (Holy See); Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 6 Comments: A/HRC/21/11 states at para 6: Brazil expresses partial support for recommendation No. 119.127. The Federal Constitution provides for the State protection of the family, which is the basis of society. Brazil has public policies aimed at protecting the family and ensuring the conditions for raising their children. However, Brazilian institutions recognize other family arrangements as also eligible for protection, such as women raising children alone. Right or area: 21. Economic, social & cultural rights general measures of implementation –
119.46. Continue its efforts to consolidate greater representation of women in decision-making positions, both in public administration and the private sector ( Peru ); Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19 Supported 18 Right to participation in public affairs and right to vote 29.1 Discrimination against women Affected persons: - women 119.48. Consider the possibility of implementing affirmative action policies in order to achieve a larger representation of women in the executive, legislative and judiciary branches ( Ecuador ); Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19 Supported 18 Right to participation in public affairs and right to vote 29.1 Discrimination against women Affected persons: - women Right or area: 19. Rights related to marriage & family 119.27. Continue its efforts to strengthen human rights, particularly within the framework of the family ( Saudi Arabia ); Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 5 Supported 19 Rights related to marriage & family Affected persons: - general 119.127. Protect the natural family and marriage, formed by a husband and a wife, as a basic cell of society as it provides the best conditions for raising children (Holy See); Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 6 Comments: A/HRC/21/11 states at para 6: Brazil expresses partial support for recommendation No. 119.127. The Federal Constitution provides for the State protection of the family, which is the basis of society. Brazil has public policies aimed at protecting the family and ensuring the conditions for raising their children. However, Brazilian institutions recognize other family arrangements as also eligible for protection, such as women raising children alone. 19 Rights related to marriage & family 30.2 Children: family environment and alternative care Affected persons: - general Right or area: 21. Economic, social & cultural rights – general measures of implementation