The equal right of men and women to the enjoyment of all economic, social and cultural rights 2005, para. 6
Párrafo
Paragraph text
The essence of article 3 of ICESCR is that the rights set forth in the Covenant are to be enjoyed by men and women on a basis of equality, a concept that carries substantive meaning. While expressions of formal equality may be found in constitutional provisions, legislation and policies of Governments, article 3 also mandates the equal enjoyment of the rights in the Covenant for men and women in practice.
Condicón jurídica
Non-negotiated soft law
Organismo
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Tipo de documento
General Comment / Recommendation
Medio de adopción
N.A.
Temas
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Personas afectadas
Men
Women
Año
2005
Tipo de párrafo
Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 16, The equal right of men and women to the enjoyment of all economic, social and cultural rights (2005), para. 6.