Statement:
The Dialogue Hub for Common Ground assesses restrictions on women’s access to public recreational spaces as a matter of concern under international human rights law.
Relevant Instruments:
- UDHR, Article 27 – Participation in cultural life
- ICESCR, Article 12 – Right to health (including mental health)
- CEDAW, Article 13(c) – Participation in recreational activities
- ICESCR General Comment No. 14 – Health includes mental well-being
Legal Assessment:
Restrictions result in:
- Disproportionate exclusion from public life
- Negative impact on mental and physical health
- Gender-based segregation in civic participation
DHCG Position:
Recommend:
- OHCHR thematic investigation
- WHO mental health impact assessment
- Inclusion in CEDAW shadow reporting cycles
