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Economic, Social, Cultural rights

Economic Social Cultural

Historical Background
 What Is The International Covenant On
Economic, Social And Cultural Rights?

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) is one of
three documents that make up the

 International Bill Of Rights,

 Together With The Universal Declaration On Human Rights And
 The International Covenant On Civil And Political Rights.
 What Does The ICESCR
Do?
The ICESCR protects the right to an adequate standard of living,
including adequate food, clothing and housing (Article 11), the right to
enjoy the ‘highest attainable standard’ of physical and mental health
(Article 12), the right of everyone to education (Article 13), including free
and compulsory primary education (Article 14), and the right to take part
in cultural life (Article 15).
 Are Socio-economic Rights
Enforceable?

The ICESCR is an international treaty and binds a country

in international law, but that does not automatically mean
that individuals can complain to the Committee on
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights alleging that
ICESCR rights have been breached. The Optional
Protocol to ICESCR does allow individuals complain to
the Committee about violations of their ICESCR rights.
Violation Of ESC Rights!
Realizations ESC Rights – BD Context
So, Unless we can come up with a positive shift in 'rights assurance contents and
processes' of socio-economic paradigm, attaining the status of 'lower-middle income
country' would not benefit the poor and would not ensure the Economic, Social,
Cultural Rights.

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