International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Difference between revisions
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== Application of the ICCPR to non-therapeutic circumcision of children == | == Application of the ICCPR to non-therapeutic circumcision of children == | ||
The ICCPR protects male and female, young and old without exception. There is no minimum age. | The ICCPR protects male and female, young and old, without exception. There is no minimum age. | ||
Articles 1, 2, 7, 9, and 24 are applicable to male and female non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] of children. Each nation that is a state-party under the ICCPR, which took effect in 1976, pledges to enforce those rights for its citizens. | Articles 1, 2, 7, 9, and 24 are applicable to male and female non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] of children. Each nation that is a state-party under the ICCPR, which took effect in 1976, pledges to enforce those rights for its citizens. | ||
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''IntactiWiki non-binding comment:'' | ''IntactiWiki non-binding comment:'' | ||
: Non-therapeutic circumcision of children is cruel because it permanently deprives the victim of the optimum sexual function and pleasure for all of his life. It is degrading because it amputates a portion of the penis and renders it less functional. | : Non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] of children is cruel because it permanently deprives the victim of the optimum sexual function and [[body pleasure| pleasure]] for all of his life. It is degrading because it [[amputation| amputates]] a portion of the [[penis]] and renders it less functional. | ||
=== Article nine === | === Article nine === | ||