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Sexual & Reproductive Rights
Colombia
Decision C-344/2006, (May 10, 2006)
Bogota, D. C.
Keywords: Reproductive Rights
Brief Summary: On May 10, 2006 the Constitutional Court issued a historic decision. The majority of the Court (5-3) ruled that abortion should not be considered a crime under three circumstances: when the life or health (physical and mental) of the woman is in danger; when pregnancy is a result of rape or incest; or when grave fetal malformations make life outside the uterus unviable. This case was the first to challenge Colombia's abortion law using international human rights arguments. The Colombian Constitution explicitly states that international human rights treaties ratified by Congress take precedence over national laws and serve as a guide in interpreting the rights established in the Constitution.
CEDAW:
Source: Women's Link Worldwide
South Africa
Hoffmann v. South African Airways, (September 28, 2000)
Constitutional Court
Keywords: Sexual and Reproductive Rights-STI's/HIV
Brief Summary: Appellant had applied for employment with SA Airways. Appellant's application for employment was rejected when a blood test revealed that Appellant was HIV positive.
CEDAW: CEDAW mentioned with other international Conventions against discrimination. The court acknowledged that the court is bound to honor conventions which South Africa had properly ratified.
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