The role of national human rights institutions in the protection of economic, social and cultural rights 1998, para. 1
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Article 2 (1) of the Covenant obligates each State party "to take steps ... with a view to achieving progressively the full realization of the [Covenant] rights ... by all appropriate means". The Committee notes that one such means, through which important steps can be taken, is the work of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights. In recent years there has been a proliferation of these institutions and the trend has been strongly encouraged by the General Assembly and the Commission on Human Rights. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has established a major programme to assist and encourage States in relation to national institutions.
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)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
N.A.
Year
1998
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 10, The role of national human rights institutions in the protection of economic, social and cultural rights (1998), para. 1.