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Resolution 1557 (2007) Image of Women in Advertising

Document number
1323
Date
2007
Title
Resolution 1557 (2007) Image of Women in Advertising
Author/publisher
Parliamentary Assembly, Council of Europe
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Document type(s)
International Law,
Keywords
Media, Women, Women's rights,
Summary
In June 2007, the Council of Europe adopted a Resolution on the image of women in advertising. In its statement, the Council of Europe concludes that in advertising, women are often presented in situations that are humiliating and degrading, or even violent and offensive to human dignity. Moreover, by presenting slim women as beauty idols, advertising can cause serious damage to the health of young girls. The Council of Europe recommends all Member States to conduct an in-de advertising and to prepare for a European Code of Conduct.
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