PDF Format: Lesson series 4: Introduction to International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

The Issue

This is a brief historical and philosophical background of the origins of the ICESCR, and further discusses two basic elements of economic and social rights--the right to an adequate standard of living and the rights to work and fair conditions of work. It is important to explore the scope of these rights and what the obligations of governments are, to ensure that these rights can be enjoyed by everybody.

The Lessons