Joint general recommendation No. 31 of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women/general comment No. 18 of the Committee on the Rights of the Child on harmful practices

Joint General Recommendation No. 31 of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women/General Comment No. 18 of the Committee on the Rights of the Child on Harmful Practices provides guidance on eliminating harmful practices that affect women and children, particularly girls. It clarifies the obligations of states under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) to prevent, respond to, and eradicate practices such as female genital mutilation, early marriage, and forced marriage. The document emphasizes the need for legislative, policy, and practical measures to ensure full compliance with these obligations.