The right to social security (Art. 9) 2007, para. 36
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Article 2, paragraph 2, prohibits discrimination on grounds of nationality and the Committee notes that the Covenant contains no express jurisdictional limitation. Where non-nationals, including migrant workers, have contributed to a social security scheme, they should be able to benefit from that contribution or retrieve their contributions if they leave the country. A migrant worker's entitlement should also not be affected by a change in workplace.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Economic Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Movement
Person(s) affected
Persons on the move
Year
2007
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 19, The right to social security (Art. 9) (2007), para. 36.