ICESCR - International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 1966, para. 1
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1. The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to education. They agree that education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and the sense of its dignity, and shall strengthen the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. They further agree that education shall enable all persons to participate effectively in a free society, promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations and all racial, ethnic or religious groups, and further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.
Legal status
Legally binding
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Means of adoption
Vote
Topic(s)
Education
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
All
Year
1966
Paragraph type
Article
Reference
ICESCR - International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966), Article 13, 1.