Non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights (Art. 2, para. 2) 2009, para. 25
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Property status, as a prohibited ground of discrimination, is a broad concept and includes real property (e.g. land ownership or tenure) and personal property (e.g. intellectual property, goods and chattels, and income), or the lack of it. The Committee has previously commented that Covenant rights, such as access to water services and protection from forced eviction, should not be made conditional on a person's land tenure status, such as living in an informal settlement.
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Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2009
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Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 20, Non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights (Art. 2, para. 2) (2009), para. 25.