The right to social security (Art. 9) 2007, para. 3
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Social security, through its redistributive character, plays an important role in poverty reduction and alleviation, preventing social exclusion and promoting social inclusion.
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)
Poverty
Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
N.A.
Year
2007
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Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 19, The right to social security (Art. 9) (2007), para. 3.