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 an adequate standard of living for himself and his family, including adequate food, clothing and housing, and to the continuous improvement of living conditions. The States Parties will take appropriate steps to ensure the realization of this right, recognizing to this effect the essential importance of international co-operation based on free consent.
Legal status
Legally binding
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
International treaty
Means of adoption
Vote
Topic(s)
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 11, 1.