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The committee on economic, social and cultural rights fact sheet no. 16 (rev. 1)

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The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Fact Sheet No. 16 (Rev. 1) outlines the role of the treaty body overseeing implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). It explains the Committee’s main functions, including reviewing state reports, issuing concluding observations, and providing general comments that clarify treaty obligations. The fact sheet also notes the Optional Protocol, which enables individual complaints and inquiries. Emphasizing the importance of cooperation with states, civil society, and UN mechanisms, it highlights the Committee’s role in promoting rights such as health, education, housing, and work. As a practical reference, it supports policymakers, practitioners, and advocates in advancing the protection of economic, social, and cultural rights worldwide.

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KP.II 0094

341.1 UNI C

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Call Number

341.1 UNI C

Publisher

Geneva, Switzerland : The United Nations., 2006

Collation

54 hlm; 20 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

10145567

Classification

341.1

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Edition

Fact sheet no. 16 (rev. 1)

Subject(s)

Human rights
Economy
civil society
Social

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World Campaign for Human Rights

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