africa/global: UN Sub-Commission Adopts Measures Relating to Women’s Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights

The Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights has called for "intensified efforts to eradicate traditional practices harmful to the health of women and girls." It encouraged nongovernmental organizations to conduct studies about such practices, including ways these practices can be eradicated. It also advised governments to intensify awareness-raising campaigns on a national scale.