International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 16, 1966, and in force from January 3, 1976. It commits states parties to work toward the granting of economic, social, and cultural rights to individuals.

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Treaty - United Nations General Assembly - December 16 - 1966 - January 3 - 1976

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It was introduced as a second generation human rights treaty developing some of the issues contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, at the same time as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

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Second generation - Human rights - Universal Declaration of Human Rights - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

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