International Covenant on Economic
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl ˈkʌvənənt ɒn ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪk ˈsəʊʃəl ænd ˈkʌltʃərəl raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) A multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966, ensuring the protection and promotion of economic, social, and cultural rights as part of international human rights law.
The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights obligates states to guarantee rights such as the right to work and education.
Forms
- international covenant on economic
- international covenant on economic, social and cultural rights
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as ICESCR, this covenant complements the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, together forming the core international human rights instruments.
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