- Date
2009
- Authors
CEDAW
- Abstract
Para 26(f)
Non-discriminatory residency regulations: when residency permits of women migrant workers are premised on the sponsorship of an employer or spouse, States parties should enact provisions relating to independent residency status. Regulations should be made to allow for the legal stay of a woman who flees her abusive employer or spouse or is fired for complaining about abuse (article 2 (f));
- Document number
CEDAW/C/2009/WP.1/R
- Responsible institution
CEDAW
- Links
- Geographical focuses
International Organizations
- Languages
English