68. In particular, the Committee is concerned that: (c) Malnutrition continues to affect a large population of the displaced, the Afro-Colombian and indigenous populations;
69. The Committee recommends that the State party: (d) Continue to address the problem of malnutrition and low vaccination rates, with special emphasis on rural and remote areas and among the displaced, the Afro-Colombian and the indigenous populations;
Year | 2006 |
Topic | Food policy Other Health-related issues |
Document Type | Country Recommendations |
Country | Colombia |
Policy Area | Food and nutrition security |
Human Rights Comiteee | CRC |
Human Rights | Right to health |
Groups Affected | Racially discriminated groups |
Committee on the Rights of the Child. Consideration of Reports Submitted by States Parties under Article 44 of the Convention, CRC/C/COL/CO/3, (2006). Par. 68 (c); 69 (d). Available at: https://tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/15/treatybodyexternal/Download.aspx?symbolno=CRC%2fC%2fCOL%2fCO%2f3&Lang=en