ESCR Resources
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 2200A (XXI)
of 16 December 1966
entry into force 3 January 1976, in accordance with article 27
Preamble
The States Parties to the present...
Published: Nov 15 2006 - 1:05pm
The International Bill of Human Rights consists of the five core human rights treaties of the United Nations that function to advance the fundamental freedoms and to protect the basic human rights of all people. The Bill influences the decisions and actions of Government, State and Non-State actors...
Published: Nov 15 2006 - 12:54pm
Many ESCR-Net Members and active participants are undertaking significant advocacy, research, training, and related work on trade, investment and human rights. While the list of resources below is far from complete, we hope that it will provide a helpful starting point for further learning and a...
Published: Nov 14 2006 - 5:59pm
Muchos miembros de la Red-DESC llevan a cabo un importante trabajo de defensa, investigación, capacitación y tareas similares relacionadas con el comercio, las inversiones y los derechos humanos. Aunque la siguiente lista dista de ser completa, esperamos que sirva como punto de partida para obtener...
Published: Nov 14 2006 - 5:57pm
For many years the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the body of independent experts that monitors compliance to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), invested its time and energy in the discussion of a draft Optional Protocol. In 1997, the...
Published: Nov 6 2006 - 3:24pm
The Commission on Human Rights has established certain mechanisms to address thematic and country-specific human rights issues. One of these special procedures is the appointment of special rapporteurs or independent experts, whose mandate is to "examine, monitor, advise, and publicly report on...
Published: Sep 27 2006 - 2:55pm
ESCR are found throughout the body of international human rights law. Apart from the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, there are two major conventions which are important for the protection of ESCR: the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination...
Published: Sep 27 2006 - 2:49pm
State parties to the ICESCR may and are expected to use domestic legislation to promote and protect economic, social and cultural rights. A well-developed national legal framework is a key component in ensuring enjoyment of ESCR within a country. Legislative measures which respect the international...
Published: Sep 27 2006 - 2:41pm
This section of our website includes information on current efforts to promote the drafting of an Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (OP-ICESCR). It aims to provide information to NGOs working at the national level who wish to contribute to the...
Published: Sep 27 2006 - 11:34am