Financing education and update on education in emergencies 2011, para. 15
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Under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, States have an obligation to take steps individually and through international assistance and cooperation, to the maximum extent of their available resources, with a view to achieving the progressive realization of rights. The specific obligations of the international community towards financing the right to education have been underlined by the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. At the same time, States requiring international assistance must seek and manage aid in accordance with human rights norms and standards.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right to education
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Education
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
All
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Year
2011
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Other
Reference
SR Education, Report to the UNGA (2011), A/66/269, para. 15.