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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 1
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- State Parties shall entrench the principle of the supremacy of the constitution in the political organization of the State.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 2
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- State Parties shall ensure that the independence or autonomy of the said institutions is guaranteed by the constitution.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- Guided by our common mission to strengthen and consolidate institutions for good governance, continental unity and solidarity;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- Concerned about the unconstitutional changes of governments that are one of the essential causes of insecurity, instability and violent conflict in Africa;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- State Parties shall create a conducive environment for independent and impartial national monitoring or observation mechanisms.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 6
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- State Parties shall strive to institutionalize good political governance through: Consolidating sustainable multiparty political systems;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 3
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- State Parties shall institutionalize good economic and corporate governance through, inter alia: Preventing and combating corruption and related offences;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 4
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- State Parties re-affirm their commitment to regularly holding transparent, free and fair elections in accordance with the Union’s Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa. To this end, State Parties shall: Ensure that there is a binding code of conduct governing legally recognized political stakeholders, government and other political actors prior, during and after elections. The code shall include a commitment by political stakeholders to accept the results of the election or challenge them in through exclusively legal channels.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- State Parties shall cooperate at regional and continental levels in building and consolidating democracy through exchange of experiences.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 9
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- State Parties shall bring to justice the perpetrators of unconstitutional changes of government or take necessary steps to effect their extradition.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 11
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- State Parties shall institutionalize good economic and corporate governance through, inter alia: Preventing and combating crime;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 5
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- Perpetrators of unconstitutional change of government may also be tried before the competent court of the Union.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 5
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- A copy of the report shall be submitted to the State Party concerned within a reasonable time.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 5
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- State Parties shall strive to institutionalize good political governance through: Harmonious relationships in society including civil-military relations;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 1
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- When the Peace and Security Council observes that there has been an unconstitutional change of government in a State Party, and that diplomatic initiatives have failed, it shall suspend the said State Party from the exercise of its right to participate in the activities of the Union in accordance with the provisions of articles 30 of the Constitutive Act and 7 (g) of the Protocol. The suspension shall take effect immediately.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- State Parties shall take all necessary measures to strengthen the Organs of the Union that are mandated to promote and protect human rights and to fight impunity and endow them with the necessary resources.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 3
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- State Parties re-affirm their commitment to regularly holding transparent, free and fair elections in accordance with the Union’s Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa. To this end, State Parties shall: Ensure fair and equitable access by contesting parties and candidates to state controlled media during elections.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 3
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- State Parties agree that the use of, inter alia, the following illegal means of accessing or maintaining power constitute an unconstitutional change of government and shall draw appropriate sanctions by the Union: Any replacement of a democratically elected government by armed dissidents or rebels.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 4
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- The perpetrators of unconstitutional change of government shall not be allowed to participate in elections held to restore the democratic order or hold any position of responsibility in political institutions of their State.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 1
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- State Parties shall promote peace, security and stability in their respective countries, regions and in the continent by fostering participatory political systems with well-functioning and, if need be, inclusive institutions;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 13
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- State Parties shall institutionalize good economic and corporate governance through, inter alia: An efficient and effective tax system premised upon transparency and accountability.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- State Parties shall ensure that citizens enjoy fundamental freedoms and human rights taking into account their universality, interdependence and indivisibility.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 4
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- State Parties agree that the use of, inter alia, the following illegal means of accessing or maintaining power constitute an unconstitutional change of government and shall draw appropriate sanctions by the Union: Any refusal by an incumbent government to relinquish power to the winning party or candidate after free, fair and regular elections; or
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 6
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- The Assembly shall impose sanctions on any Member State that is proved to have instigated or supported unconstitutional change of government in another state in conformity with Article 23 of the Constitutive Act.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- State Parties shall take measures to ensure and maintain political and social dialogue, as well as public trust and transparency between political leaders and the people, in order to consolidate democracy and peace.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- In conformity with applicable provisions of the Constitutive Act and the Protocol Relating to the Establishment of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, the Assembly and the Peace and Security Council shall determine the appropriate measures to be imposed on any State Party that violates this Charter.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 2
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- State Parties shall promote solidarity amongst Member States and support the conflict prevention and resolution initiatives that the Union may undertake in conformity with the Protocol establishing the Peace and Security Council.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- State Parties shall implement policies and strategies to protect the environment to achieve sustainable development for the benefit of the present and future generations. In this regard, State Parties are encouraged to accede to the relevant treaties and other international legal instruments.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 5
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- In order to advance political, economic and social governance, State Parties shall commit themselves to: Improving efficiency and effectiveness of public services and combating corruption;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 1
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- State Parties agree that the use of, inter alia, the following illegal means of accessing or maintaining power constitute an unconstitutional change of government and shall draw appropriate sanctions by the Union: Any putsch or coup d’Etat against a democratically elected government.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- State Parties shall promote a culture of respect, compromise, consensus and tolerance as a means to mitigate conflicts, promote political stability and security, and to harness the creative energies of the African peoples.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- Seeking to entrench in the Continent a political culture of change of power based on the holding of regular, free, fair and transparent elections conducted by competent, independent and impartial national electoral bodies;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 9
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- In order to advance political, economic and social governance, State Parties shall commit themselves to: Harnessing the democratic values of the traditional institutions; and
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 3
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- In order to advance political, economic and social governance, State Parties shall commit themselves to: Undertaking regular reforms of the legal and justice systems;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. c
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- The Commission shall: Coordinate evaluation on implementation of the Charter with other key organs of the Union including the Pan-African Parliament, the Peace and Security Council, the African Human Rights Commission, the African Court of Justice and Human Rights, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council, the Regional Economic Communities and appropriate national- level structures.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 1
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- State Parties shall eliminate all forms of discrimination, especially those based on political opinion, gender, ethnic, religious and racial grounds as well as any other form of intolerance.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 8
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- In order to advance political, economic and social governance, State Parties shall commit themselves to: Promoting freedom of expression, in particular freedom of the press and fostering a professional media;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- Given the enduring and vital role of traditional authorities, particularly in rural communities, the State Parties shall strive to find appropriate ways and means to increase their integration and effectiveness within the larger democratic system.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 5
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- State Parties agree that the use of, inter alia, the following illegal means of accessing or maintaining power constitute an unconstitutional change of government and shall draw appropriate sanctions by the Union: Any amendment or revision of the constitution or legal instruments, which is an infringement on the principles of democratic change of government.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- State Parties shall adopt and implement policies, strategies and programmes required to generate productive employment, mitigate the impact of diseases and alleviate poverty and eradicate extreme poverty and illiteracy.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 2
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- State Parties shall take legislative and regulatory measures to ensure that those who attempt to remove an elected government through unconstitutional means are dealt with in accordance with the law.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 2
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- State Parties shall ensure systematic and comprehensive civic education in order to encourage full participation of social groups with special needs in democracy and development processes.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 3
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- The objectives of this Charter are to: Promote the holding of regular free and fair elections to institutionalize legitimate authority of representative government as well as democratic change of governments;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 2
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- Electoral observer missions shall be conducted by appropriate and competent experts in the area of election monitoring, drawn from continental and national institutions such as, but not limited to, the Pan- African Parliament, national electoral bodies, national legislatures and eminent persons taking due cognizance of the principles of regional representation and gender equality.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 2
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- State Parties re-affirm their commitment to regularly holding transparent, free and fair elections in accordance with the Union’s Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa. To this end, State Parties shall: Establish and strengthen national mechanisms that redress election- related disputes in a timely manner.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 1
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- State Parties undertake to implement programmes and carry out activities designed to promote democratic principles and practices as well as consolidate a culture of democracy and peace. To this end, State Parties shall: Promote good governance by ensuring transparent and accountable administration.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 1
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- State Parties re-affirm their commitment to regularly holding transparent, free and fair elections in accordance with the Union’s Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa. To this end, State Parties shall: Establish and strengthen independent and impartial national electoral bodies responsible for the management of elections.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 1
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- State Parties shall strengthen and institutionalize constitutional civilian control over the armed and security forces to ensure the consolidation of democracy and constitutional order.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 2
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- In order to advance political, economic and social governance, State Parties shall commit themselves to: Fostering popular participation and partnership with civil society organizations;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 3
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- State Parties shall cooperate with each other to ensure that those who attempt to remove an elected government through unconstitutional means are dealt with in accordance with the law.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 7
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- In order to advance political, economic and social governance, State Parties shall commit themselves to: Development and utilisation of information and communication technologies;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 6
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- State Parties shall institutionalize good economic and corporate governance through, inter alia: Equitable allocation of the nation’s wealth and natural resources;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- The Chairperson of the Commission shall first send an exploratory mission during the period prior to elections. This mission shall obtain any useful information and documentation, and brief the Chairperson, stating whether the necessary conditions have been established and if the environment is conducive to the holding of transparent, free and fair elections in conformity with the principles of the Union governing democratic elections.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 6
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- In order to advance political, economic and social governance, State Parties shall commit themselves to: Promoting the development of the private sector through, inter alia, enabling legislative and regulatory framework;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 2
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- Each State Party shall guarantee conditions of security, free access to information, non-interference, freedom of movement and full cooperation with the electoral observer mission.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- Recognising the contributions of the African Union and Regional Economic Communities to the promotion, nurturing, strengthening and consolidation of democracy and governance;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 2
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- State Parties shall ensure that the process of amendment or revision of their constitution reposes on national consensus, obtained if need be, through referendum.
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 1
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- State Parties shall institutionalize good economic and corporate governance through, inter alia: Effective and efficient public sector management;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 4
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- In order to advance political, economic and social governance, State Parties shall commit themselves to: Improving public sector management;
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 1
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- State Parties shall strive to institutionalize good political governance through: Accountable, efficient and effective public administration;
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African Youth Charter 2006, para. b
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- GUIDED by the vision, hopes and aspirations of the African Union, inclusive of Africa's integration, the inherent dignity and inalienable rights afforded to all members of the human family as set out in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights (1976) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1976), and articulated for the African peoples through the African Charter on Human and People's Rights (1986);
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- African Union
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- 2006
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 3
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- State Parties shall ensure that these institutions are accountable to competent national organs.
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- African Union
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- 2007
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 2
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- State Parties shall recognize popular participation through universal suffrage as the inalienable right of the people.
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- African Union
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- 2007
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 3
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- Electoral observer missions shall be conducted in an objective, impartial and transparent manner.
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- African Union
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- 2007
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- State Parties shall promote citizen participation in the development process through appropriate structures.
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- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 2007
Párrafo
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 4
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- State Parties shall strive to institutionalize good political governance through: Relevant reforms of public institutions including the security sector;
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- African Union
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- All
- Año
- 2007
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 3
- Paragraph text
- State Parties shall respect ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, which contributes to strengthening democracy and citizen participation.
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- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- Social & Cultural Rights
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- 2007
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- Cognizant of the historical and cultural conditions in Africa;
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- African Union
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- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
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- All
- N.A.
- Año
- 2007
Párrafo
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- State Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure constitutional rule, particularly constitutional transfer of power.
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- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- All
- Año
- 2007
Párrafo
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- State Parties undertake to design and implement social and economic policies and programmes that promote sustainable development and human security.
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- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- N.A.
- Año
- 2007
Párrafo
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 8
- Paragraph text
- State Parties shall not harbour or give sanctuary to perpetrators of unconstitutional changes of government.
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- African Union
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- All
- Año
- 2007
Párrafo
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 1
- Paragraph text
- State Parties shall commit themselves to promote democracy, the principle of the rule of law and human rights.
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- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
- Temas
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- All
- N.A.
- Año
- 2007
Párrafo
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
- Paragraph text
- State Parties shall ensure and promote strong partnerships and dialogue between government, civil society and private sector.
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- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- All
- Año
- 2007
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 2
- Paragraph text
- State Parties shall strive to institutionalize good political governance through: Strengthening the functioning and effectiveness of parliaments;
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- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- N.A.
- Año
- 2007
Párrafo
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 7
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- State Parties shall strive to institutionalize good political governance through: Organising regular, free and fair elections; and
- Organismo
- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 2007
Párrafo
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 5
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- State Parties shall institutionalize good economic and corporate governance through, inter alia: Prudent and sustainable utilization of public resources;
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- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- All
- Año
- 2007
Párrafo
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- State Parties shall decentralize power to democratically elected local authorities as provided in national laws.
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- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
- Temas
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- All
- Año
- 2007
Párrafo
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 2
- Paragraph text
- State Parties shall institutionalize good economic and corporate governance through, inter alia: Promoting transparency in public finance management;
- Organismo
- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
- Temas
- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
- All
- N.A.
- Año
- 2007
Párrafo
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
- Paragraph text
- Reaffirming our collective will to work relentlessly to deepen and consolidate the rule of law, peace, security and development in our countries;
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- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
- Temas
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- All
- Año
- 2007
Párrafo
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
- Paragraph text
- Determined to promote and strengthen good governance through the institutionalization of transparency, accountability and participatory democracy;
- Organismo
- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
- Temas
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- All
- Año
- 2007
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- Committed to promote the universal values and principles of democracy, good governance, human rights and the right to development;
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- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
- Temas
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- All
- N.A.
- Año
- 2007
Párrafo
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 3
- Paragraph text
- State Parties shall protect the right to equality before the law and equal protection by the law as a fundamental precondition for a just and democratic society.
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- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2007
Párrafo
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 1
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- State Parties shall establish public institutions that promote and support democracy and constitutional order.
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- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 2007
Párrafo
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 3
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- State Parties shall strive to institutionalize good political governance through: An independent judiciary;
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- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 2007
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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 8
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- State Parties shall strive to institutionalize good political governance through: Entrenching and respecting the principle of the rule of law.
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- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 2007
Párrafo
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. undefined
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- State Parties shall undertake to provide and enable access to basic social services to the people.
- Organismo
- African Union
- Tipo de documento
- Regional treaty
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2007
Párrafo
Child, early and forced marriage 2013, para. 3
- Document
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- Guided by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, as well as other relevant human rights instruments, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women,
- Organismo
- Asamblea general de las Naciones Unidas
- Tipo de documento
- Resolución
- Temas
- Gobernanza y imperio de la ley
- Personas afectadas
- Todos
- Año
- 2013
Párrafo
The contribution of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development to the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals 2009, para. 5
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- Also calls upon Governments, in cooperation with the international community, to reaffirm their commitment to promote an enabling environment to achieve sustained economic growth in the context of sustainable development and to eradicate poverty, with a special emphasis on gender, reducing the debt burden and ensuring that structural adjustment programmes are responsive to social, economic and environmental concerns in order to achieve the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development, the Beijing Platform for Action and the Millennium Development Goals;
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Environment
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Poverty
- Personas afectadas
- All
- N.A.
- Año
- 2009
Párrafo
The contribution of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development to the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals 2009, para. 30
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- Decides that, with the agreement and consent of the host country, the United Nations development system should assist national Governments in creating an enabling environment in which the links and cooperation between national Governments, the United Nations development system, civil society, national non governmental organizations and private sector entities that are involved in the development process are strengthened, including, as appropriate, during the preparation process of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework, with a view to seeking new and innovative solutions to development problems in accordance with national policies;
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- N.A.
- Año
- 2009
Párrafo
Fertility, reproductive health and development 2011, para. 14
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- Recognizing that the ultimate goal is the improvement of the quality of life of present and future generations, that the objective is to facilitate the demographic transition, as soon as possible, in countries where there is an imbalance between demographic rates and social, economic and environmental goals, while fully respecting human rights, and that this process will contribute to the stabilization of the world population and, together with changes in unsustainable patterns of production and consumption, to sustainable development and economic growth,
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2011
Párrafo
Fertility, reproductive health and development 2011, para. 25
- Paragraph text
- Urges Governments to strengthen basic infrastructure, human and technical resources and the provision of health facilities in order to improve health systems and ensure the accessibility, affordability and quality, especially in rural and remote areas, of health-care services, as well as sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation, bearing in mind the commitment to halving, by 2015, the proportion of the population without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation as a means of fighting waterborne diseases;
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Water & Sanitation
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2011
Párrafo
The contribution of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development to the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals 2009, para. 8
- Paragraph text
- Also urges States to enact and strictly enforce laws to ensure that marriage is entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses and, in addition, to enact and strictly enforce laws concerning the minimum legal age of consent and the minimum age for marriage and to raise the minimum age for marriage where necessary;
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- All
- Año
- 2009
Párrafo
Health, morbidity, mortality and development 2010, para. 9
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- Emphasizes the need to increase the accessibility, availability, acceptability and affordability of health-care services and facilities to all people in accordance with national commitments to provide access to basic health care for all, as well as the need to increase the healthy lifespan and improve the quality of life of all people, and to reduce disparities in life expectancy between and within countries;
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2010
Párrafo
Health, morbidity, mortality and development 2010, para. 7
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- Welcoming also the Political Declaration and Plan of Action on International Cooperation towards an Integrated and Balanced Strategy to Counter the World Drug Problem, adopted at the high-level segment of the fifty-second session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, held in Vienna from 11 to 20 March 2009,
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Personas afectadas
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- N.A.
- Año
- 2010
Párrafo
Health, morbidity, mortality and development 2010, para. 35
- Paragraph text
- Reaffirms the need to develop, make use of, improve and strengthen national health information systems and research capacity with, as appropriate, the support of international cooperation, in order to measure the health of national populations on the basis of disaggregated data, including by age and sex, so that, inter alia, health inequities can be detected and the impact of policies on health equity measured;
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Health
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2010
Párrafo
The contribution of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development to the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals 2009, para. 17
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- Urges Governments to scale up significantly efforts towards achieving the goal of universal access to comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention programmes, treatment, care and support by 2010, and the goal to halt and reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS by 2015;
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- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
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- N.A.
- Año
- 2009
Párrafo
Assessment of the status of implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development 2014, para. 15
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- Acknowledging the importance of sustainable integrated urban development in order to respond effectively to the growth of urban populations, while also recognizing that a significant portion of the world's poor live in rural areas and that rural communities play an important role in the economic development of many countries,
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Declaration / Confererence outcome document
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Poverty
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2014
Párrafo
Health, morbidity, mortality and development 2010, para. 18
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- Stresses the need to sustain and strengthen progress made in combating tuberculosis and malaria and developing innovative strategies for tuberculosis and malaria prevention, detection and treatment, including strategies to treat co infection of tuberculosis with HIV, multidrug resistant tuberculosis and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis, including through ensuring the availability of affordable, good-quality and effective medicines and equipment;
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Health
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2010
Párrafo
Health, morbidity, mortality and development 2010, para. 24
- Paragraph text
- Reaffirming that good public health is better achieved through a combination of good public health policies, including multisectoral policies that stress better nutrition, safe drinking water, hygiene, sanitation and sustainable urbanization and that effectively combat major risk factors,
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Health
- Water & Sanitation
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- All
- Año
- 2010
Párrafo
Health, morbidity, mortality and development 2010, para. 20
- Paragraph text
- Also urges Governments to give increased attention to the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, further taking into account the social and environmental determinants of non-communicable diseases by, inter alia, taking action to implement the World Health Organization Global Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases and its related Action Plan;
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Environment
- Health
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2010
Párrafo
Health, morbidity, mortality and development 2010, para. 20
- Paragraph text
- Recognizing that communicable diseases, which have been prioritized by the Millennium Development Goals, such as HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, as well as other communicable diseases and neglected tropical diseases, pose severe risks for the entire world and serious challenges to the achievement of development goals,
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
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- Personas afectadas
- All
- N.A.
- Año
- 2010
Párrafo
Assessment of the status of implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development 2014, para. 16
- Paragraph text
- Recognizing that health is a precondition for economic and social development, and aware that sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights are central to the realization of social justice and to the achievement of global, regional and national commitments for sustainable development,
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Declaration / Confererence outcome document
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2014
Párrafo
Fertility, reproductive health and development 2011, para. 8
- Paragraph text
- Recognizing the basic right of all couples and individuals to decide freely and responsibly the number, spacing and timing of their children and to have the information and means to do so, their right to attain the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health, and their right to make decisions concerning reproduction free of discrimination, coercion and violence, as expressed in human rights documents,
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Children
- Año
- 2011
Párrafo
Assessment of the status of implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development 2014, para. 2
- Paragraph text
- Also reaffirms the sovereign right of each country to implement the recommendations of the Programme of Action or other proposals in the present resolution, consistent with national laws and development priorities, with full respect for the various religious and ethical values and cultural backgrounds of its people, and in conformity with universally recognized international human rights;
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Declaration / Confererence outcome document
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
- All
- N.A.
- Año
- 2014
Párrafo
Health, morbidity, mortality and development 2010, para. 22
- Paragraph text
- Recognizing further that the emergence of non-communicable diseases is imposing a heavy burden on society, one with serious social and economic consequences, and that there is a need to respond to cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases, which represent a leading threat to human health and development,
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Health
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2010
Párrafo
Fertility, reproductive health and development 2011, para. 22
- Paragraph text
- Urges Member States to enact and strictly enforce laws to ensure that marriage is entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses and, in addition, to enact and strictly enforce laws concerning the minimum legal age of consent and the minimum age for marriage, and to raise the minimum age for marriage where necessary;
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Personas afectadas
- All
- N.A.
- Año
- 2011
Párrafo
The contribution of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development to the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals 2009, para. 12
- Paragraph text
- Urges Governments to strengthen international cooperation in order to assist in the development of human resources for health through technical assistance and training, as well as to increase universal access to health services, including in remote and rural areas, taking into account the challenges faced by developing countries in the retention of skilled health personnel;
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2009
Párrafo
Fertility, reproductive health and development 2011, para. 36
- Paragraph text
- Encourages Governments to ensure that adequate financial and technical resources and information necessary for the effective participation of non governmental organizations in the research, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of population and development activities should, if feasible and if requested, be made available to the non-governmental sector by Governments, intergovernmental organizations and international financial institutions in a manner that will not compromise their full autonomy;
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Personas afectadas
- All
- N.A.
- Año
- 2011
Párrafo
Health, morbidity, mortality and development 2010, para. 25
- Paragraph text
- Noting the increase in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases including, inter alia, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, cancer and diabetes, in all countries and the developmental challenges posed by it, and recognizing the importance of reducing the prevalence of major risk factors for non communicable diseases including, inter alia, tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol where its consumption is not against the law, abuse of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances including amphetamine-type stimulants, unhealthy diets, obesity and lack of physical activity, as identified in the 2008-2013 Action Plan for the Global Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases of the World Health Organization,
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2010
Párrafo
Health, morbidity, mortality and development 2010, para. 11
- Paragraph text
- Recalling that health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity,
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- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2010
Párrafo
Health, morbidity, mortality and development 2010, para. 25
- Paragraph text
- Further underlines the need of people living in situations of armed conflict and foreign occupation for a functioning public-health system, including access to health care and services;
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Humanitarian
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2010
Párrafo
Health, morbidity, mortality and development 2010, para. 6
- Paragraph text
- Recognizes traditional medicine as one of the resources of primary health-care services which could contribute to improved health-care services leading to improved health outcomes, including those targeted in the Millennium Development Goals, and urges States, in accordance with national capacities, priorities, relevant legislation and circumstances, to respect and preserve the knowledge of traditional medicine, treatments and practices, appropriately based on the circumstances in each country, and on evidence of safety, efficacy and quality;
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- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2010
Párrafo
Fertility, reproductive health and development 2011, para. 33
- Paragraph text
- Further underlines the need of people living in situations of armed conflict and foreign occupation for a functioning public-health system, including access to health care and services;
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Humanitarian
- Personas afectadas
- All
- N.A.
- Año
- 2011
Párrafo
Assessment of the status of implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development 2014, para. 6
- Paragraph text
- Recognizing also that the right to development is a universal and inalienable right and an integral part of fundamental human rights, that the human person is the central subject of development, that while development facilitates the enjoyment of all human rights, the lack of development may not be invoked to justify the abridgement of internationally recognized human rights and that the right to development must be fulfilled so as to equitably meet the population, development and environment needs of present and future generations,
- Organismo
- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Declaration / Confererence outcome document
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2014
Párrafo
Health, morbidity, mortality and development 2010, para. 21
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- Urges Governments to develop and put into effect comprehensive and integrated illicit drug demand reduction policies, programmes and legal frameworks, including prevention and care in the health-care and social services, from primary prevention to early intervention to treatment and to rehabilitation and social reintegration, and in related support services, aimed at promoting health and social well-being, aiming to effectively reduce the direct and indirect adverse consequences of illicit drug abuse for individuals and all societies as a whole, in compliance with the three international drug control conventions and in accordance with national legislation;
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- Commission on Population and Development
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2010
Párrafo
Health, morbidity, mortality and development 2010, para. 5
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- Reaffirms the values and principles of primary health care, including equity, solidarity, social justice, universal access to services, multisectoral action, transparency, accountability and community participation and empowerment, as the basis for strengthening health systems, recalls in this regard the Declaration of Alma-Ata, and recognizes the importance of providing comprehensive primary health-care services, including health promotion and universal access to disease prevention, curative care, palliative care and rehabilitation that are integrated and coordinated according to needs, while ensuring effective referral systems;
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- Commission on Population and Development
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- 2010
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Ending female genital mutilation 2010, para. 11
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- Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General on ending female genital mutilation and the recommendations contained therein,
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- Commission on the Status of Women
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- N.A.
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- 2010
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Ending female genital mutilation 2010, para. 15
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- Concerned about evidence of increased carrying out of female genital mutilation by medical personnel in all regions in which it is practised,
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- Commission on the Status of Women
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- Harmful Practices
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- 2010
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Ending female genital mutilation 2010, para. 4
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- Urges States to condemn all harmful traditional practices, in particular all types of female genital mutilation, whether committed within or outside a medical institution;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
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- Harmful Practices
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- Año
- 2010
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Gender and all forms of discrimination, in particular racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance 2001, para. 3c
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- [Actions to be taken by Governments, the United Nations and civil society, as appropriate]: Review and update educational materials, including textbooks, and take appropriate action to remove all elements promoting discrimination, in particular gender-based discrimination, racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- CSW Agreed Conclusions / Declaration
- Temas
- Education
- Equality & Inclusion
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2001
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Gender and all forms of discrimination, in particular racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance 2001, para. 2b
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- [Actions to be taken by Governments, the United Nations and civil society, as appropriate]: Condemn all forms of racism and racial discrimination, including propaganda, activities and organizations based on doctrines of superiority of one race or group of persons that attempts to justify or promote racism or racial discrimination in any form;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- CSW Agreed Conclusions / Declaration
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
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- Año
- 2001
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Ending female genital mutilation 2007, para. 15
- Paragraph text
- Calls upon States to develop, support and implement comprehensive and integrated strategies for the prevention of female genital mutilation, including the training of social workers, medical personnel and other relevant professionals, as well as programmes of alternative professional training for the practitioners;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
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- Gender
- Harmful Practices
- Health
- Personas afectadas
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- Año
- 2007
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Gender and all forms of discrimination, in particular racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance 2001, para. 4
- Paragraph text
- The efforts of the international community in combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance are recalled.
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- CSW Agreed Conclusions / Declaration
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- Social & Cultural Rights
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- Año
- 2001
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Women’s economic empowerment in the changing world of work 2017, para. 40 (j)
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- Refrain from promulgating and applying any unilateral economic, financial or trade measures not in accordance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations that impede the full achievement of economic and social development, particularly in developing countries;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- CSW Agreed Conclusions / Declaration
- Temas
- Economic Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 2017
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Women’s economic empowerment in the changing world of work 2017, para. 40 (f)
- Paragraph text
- Enact or strengthen and enforce laws and regulations that uphold the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value in the public and private sectors as a critical measure to eliminate the gender pay gap, provide in this regard effective means of redress and access to justice in cases of non-compliance, and promote the implementation of equal pay policies through, for example, social dialogue, collective bargaining, job evaluations, awareness-raising campaigns, pay transparency and gender pay audits, as well as certification and review of pay practices and increased availability of data and analysis on the gender pay gap;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- CSW Agreed Conclusions / Declaration
- Temas
- Economic Rights
- Gender
- Personas afectadas
- All
- N.A.
- Año
- 2017
Párrafo
Equal pay for equal work and work of equal value 1994, para. 4
- Paragraph text
- Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with the International Labour Organization and other appropriate international and regional bodies, to submit to the Commission, at its thirty-ninth session, a report on the situation at the national level in respect of the implementation of the principle of equal pay for work of equal value, particular attention to be paid, to the extent possible, to the adequacy of mechanisms and procedures for facilitating such implementation.
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
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- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
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- Año
- 1994
Párrafo
Gender and all forms of discrimination, in particular racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance 2001, para. 2a
- Paragraph text
- [Actions to be taken by Governments, the United Nations and civil society, as appropriate]: Establish and/or strengthen, where appropriate, legislation and regulations against all forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, including their gender-based manifestations;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- CSW Agreed Conclusions / Declaration
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
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- Año
- 2001
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Equal pay for equal work and work of equal value 1994, para. 2c
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- [Calls upon Governments:] (c) To give full effect to those international instruments to which they have acceded on the subject of equal pay for equal work and work of equal value, whether through legislation, collective bargaining, judicial or arbitral decision or by any other means;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
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- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
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- Año
- 1994
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Mainstreaming a gender perspective into all national policies and programmes 2005, para. 3
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- Also stresses that political will and commitment at all levels are crucial to ensure the mainstreaming of a gender perspective in the adoption and implementation of comprehensive and action-oriented policies in all areas;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
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- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- N.A.
- Año
- 2005
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Environmental management and the mitigation of natural disasters 2002, para. 2
- Paragraph text
- Deeply convinced that economic development, social development and environmental protection are interdependent and mutually reinforcing components of sustainable development, which is the framework for our efforts to achieve a higher quality of life for all people.
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- CSW Agreed Conclusions / Declaration
- Temas
- Environment
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2002
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Ending female genital mutilation 2010, para. 8
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- Calls upon States to ensure that national action plans and strategies on elimination of female genital mutilation are comprehensive and multidisciplinary in scope, and incorporate clear targets and indicators for effective national monitoring, impact assessment and coordination;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
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- Temas
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Harmful Practices
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- Año
- 2010
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Ending female genital mutilation 2010, para. 17
- Paragraph text
- Recognizing that strong leadership is required to make progress in eliminating female genital mutilation and that a multidisciplinary, comprehensive, coordinated and coherent approach at all levels towards achieving abandonment of female genital mutilation worldwide is required, and welcoming the fact that such an approach is at the core of the United Nations Population Fund-United Nations Children's Fund joint programme to accelerate the abandonment of female genital mutilation,
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Harmful Practices
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Children
- Año
- 2010
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Human rights and land rights discrimination 1998, para. 2
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- Noting that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights prohibits discrimination and proclaims that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, and that everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth therein, without distinction of any kind, including distinction based on sex,
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 1998
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Ending female genital mutilation 2010, para. 21
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- Stresses that some progress has been made in combating female genital mutilation in a number of countries and that a common coordinated approach that promotes positive social change at the community, national, regional and international levels could lead to female genital mutilation being abandoned within a generation, with some of the main achievements being obtained by 2015, in line with the Millennium Development Goals;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
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- Gender
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- 2010
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Preventing and eliminating sexual harassment in the workplace 2017, para. 2b
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- [Encourages Member States to:] Take all measures necessary to raise awareness regarding the rights of victims of sexual harassment in the workplace and the means of accessing redress and justice, and to facilitate reporting by victims and witnesses;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
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- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 2017
Párrafo
Gender and all forms of discrimination, in particular racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance 2001, para. 3g
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- [Actions to be taken by Governments, the United Nations and civil society, as appropriate]: Bearing in mind gender perspective, encourage the mass media to promote ideas of tolerance and understanding among peoples and different cultures.
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- CSW Agreed Conclusions / Declaration
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
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- Social & Cultural Rights
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- Año
- 2001
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Preventing and eliminating sexual harassment in the workplace 2017, para. 2f
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- [Encourages Member States to:] Promote research and collect and analyse data and statistics, disaggregated by sex, age and other relevant characteristics, in order to develop, review and implement policies and programmes at all levels that contribute to preventing and eliminating sexual harassment in the workplace;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Gender
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2017
Párrafo
Integrating a gender perspective in post-disaster relief, recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, including in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster 2005, para. 10
- Paragraph text
- Welcoming the response, support and assistance by the affected countries and the international community in the relief, recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, which reflect the spirit of national as well as international solidarity and cooperation in addressing the recent tsunami disaster and other disasters,
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Gender
- Humanitarian
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Persons on the move
- Año
- 2005
Párrafo
Equal pay for equal work and work of equal value 1994, para. 1a
- Paragraph text
- [Urges Governments and international, regional and national institutions, as appropriate:] (a) To promote and pursue in greater depth research on the concept of work of equal value as a potential means for eliminating gender-based inequalities in remuneration, taking into account the particular circumstances and needs of developed and developing countries, as well as those of the economies in transition;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
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- Temas
- Economic Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
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- Año
- 1994
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Preventing and eliminating sexual harassment in the workplace 2017, para. 1
- Paragraph text
- Reaffirming the obligation of all Member States to promote and protect all human rights and fundamental freedoms, and reaffirming also that discrimination on the basis of sex is contrary to the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights,2 the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Optional Protocols thereto,
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 2017
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Ending female genital mutilation 2008, para. 16
- Paragraph text
- Calls upon States to develop, support and implement comprehensive and integrated strategies for the prevention of female genital mutilation, including the training of social workers, medical personnel and other relevant professionals, as well as programmes of alternative professional training for the practitioners;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
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- Gender
- Harmful Practices
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- Personas afectadas
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- Año
- 2008
Párrafo
Preventing and eliminating sexual harassment in the workplace 2017, para. 15
- Paragraph text
- Stressing also that employers have the primary responsibility to take measures to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace and to facilitate effective action after sexual harassment has occurred by holding perpetrators to account and providing access to remedies and protection for the victims, bearing in mind that victims of sexual harassment may be subject to further discrimination or reprisals,
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2017
Párrafo
Ending female genital mutilation 2007, para. 4
- Paragraph text
- Urges States to condemn all harmful traditional practices, in particular female genital mutilation;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
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- Harmful Practices
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
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- N.A.
- Año
- 2007
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Ending female genital mutilation 2007, para. 17
- Paragraph text
- Encourages all decision makers, at all levels, with responsibilities for policies, legislation, programmes and allocation of public resources to play leadership roles in eliminating female genital mutilation;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
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- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Harmful Practices
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- N.A.
- Año
- 2007
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Ending female genital mutilation 2008, para. 18
- Paragraph text
- Encourages all decision makers, at all levels, with responsibilities for policies, legislation, programmes and allocation of public resources to play leadership roles in eliminating female genital mutilation;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Harmful Practices
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- Año
- 2008
Párrafo
Ending female genital mutilation 2008, para. 15
- Paragraph text
- Urges States to allocate sufficient resources to the implementation of legislation and action plans aimed at abandoning female genital mutilation;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
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- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Harmful Practices
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- N.A.
- Año
- 2008
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Ending female genital mutilation 2010, para. 19
- Paragraph text
- Also calls upon States to support, as part of a comprehensive approach towards the elimination of female genital mutilation, programmes related to an alternative livelihood for traditional practitioners of female genital mutilation;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
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- Gender
- Harmful Practices
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- Año
- 2010
Párrafo
Equal pay for equal work and work of equal value 1994, para. 2a
- Paragraph text
- [Calls upon Governments:] (a) To take appropriate legislative action;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
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- N.A.
- Año
- 1994
Párrafo
Ending female genital mutilation 2008, para. 4
- Paragraph text
- Urges States to condemn all harmful traditional practices, in particular female genital mutilation;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
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- Harmful Practices
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
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- N.A.
- Año
- 2008
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Ending female genital mutilation 2008, para. 11
- Paragraph text
- Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General on ending female genital mutilation and the recommendations contained therein,
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
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- Harmful Practices
- Personas afectadas
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- N.A.
- Año
- 2008
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Ending female genital mutilation 2010, para. 22
- Paragraph text
- Encourages all decision makers, at all levels, with responsibilities for policy, legislation, programmes and allocation of public resources to play leadership roles in eliminating female genital mutilation;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Tipo de documento
- Resolution
- Temas
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Harmful Practices
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- Año
- 2010
Párrafo
Equal pay for equal work and work of equal value 1994, para. 3
- Paragraph text
- Recalling the Equal Remuneration Convention of 1951 (No. 100) and Recommendation (No. 90) of the International Labour Organization,
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
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- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
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- N.A.
- Año
- 1994
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Ending female genital mutilation 2007, para. 14
- Paragraph text
- Urges States to allocate sufficient resources to the implementation of legislation and action plans aimed at abandoning female genital mutilation;
- Organismo
- Commission on the Status of Women
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- Resolution
- Temas
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Harmful Practices
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- N.A.
- Año
- 2007
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 24
- Paragraph text
- At the procedural level, States parties shall ensure the existence of institutions competent to render enforceable final decisions through a procedure established by law to enable victims of torture or ill-treatment to secure redress, including adequate compensation and rehabilitation.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Año
- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 14
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- The requirement in the Convention to provide these forms of rehabilitative services does not extinguish the need to provide medical and psychosocial services for victims in the direct aftermath of torture, nor does such initial care represent the fulfilment of the obligation to provide the means for as full rehabilitation as possible.
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- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 17
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- A State's failure to investigate, criminally prosecute, or to allow civil proceedings related to allegations of acts of torture in a prompt manner, may constitute a de facto denial of redress and thus constitute a violation of the State's obligations under article 14.
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- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 4
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- The Committee emphasizes the importance of victim participation in the redress process, and that the restoration of the dignity of the victim is the ultimate objective in the provision of redress.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 46h
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- [On the implementation of article 14, the Committee has observed the need to provide adequate information on the implementation of article 14 in States parties' reports. Therefore, the Committee wishes to underscore that specific information should be provided on the following:] The complaints mechanisms available for victims of torture or ill-treatment, including how such mechanisms are made known and accessible to all victims. States parties should also include data disaggregated by age, gender, nationality, location and alleged violation, on the number of complaints received through such mechanisms.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
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- N.A.
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- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 46k
- Paragraph text
- [On the implementation of article 14, the Committee has observed the need to provide adequate information on the implementation of article 14 in States parties' reports. Therefore, the Committee wishes to underscore that specific information should be provided on the following:] The available avenues for a victim of torture or ill-treatment to obtain redress, including all criminal, civil, administrative and non-judicial procedures, such as administrative reparation programmes, as well as information on the number of victims who have accessed such mechanisms, how many obtained redress and reparative measures, and in what forms and/or amounts.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Civil & Political Rights
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- Año
- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 20
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- To give effect to article 14, States parties shall enact legislation specifically providing a victim of torture and ill-treatment with an effective remedy and the right to obtain adequate and appropriate redress, including compensation and as full rehabilitation as possible. Such legislation must allow for individuals to exercise this right and ensure their access to a judicial remedy. While collective reparation and administrative reparation programmes may be acceptable as a form of redress, such programmes may not render ineffective the individual right to a remedy and to obtain redress.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- 2012
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Implementation of article 2 by States parties 2008, para. 5
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- Article 2, paragraph 2, provides that the prohibition against torture is absolute and non-derogable. It emphasizes that no exceptional circumstances whatsoever may be invoked by a State Party to justify acts of torture in any territory under its jurisdiction. The Convention identifies as among such circumstances a state of war or threat thereof, internal political instability or any other public emergency. This includes any threat of terrorist acts or violent crime as well as armed conflict, international or non-international. The Committee is deeply concerned at and rejects absolutely any efforts by States to justify torture and ill-treatment as a means to protect public safety or avert emergencies in these and all other situations. Similarly, it rejects any religious or traditional justification that would violate this absolute prohibition. The Committee considers that amnesties or other impediments which preclude or indicate unwillingness to provide prompt and fair prosecution and punishment of perpetrators of torture or ill-treatment violate the principle of non-derogability.
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- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Año
- 2008
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 19
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- Under article 2 of the Convention, States parties shall enact "effective legislative, administrative, judicial or other measures to prevent acts of torture in any territory under its jurisdiction." As clarified by the Committee in its general comment No. 2, "States parties must make the offence of torture punishable as an offence under its criminal law, in accordance, at a minimum, with the elements of torture as defined in article 1 of the Convention, and the requirements of article 4." The failure of States parties to enact legislation that clearly incorporates their obligations under the Convention and criminalizes torture and ill-treatment, and the resulting absences of torture and ill-treatment as criminal offences, obstructs the victim's capacity to access and enjoy his or her rights guaranteed under article 14.
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- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- N.A.
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- 2012
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Implementation of article 2 by States parties 2008, para. 10
- Paragraph text
- The Committee recognizes that most States parties identify or define certain conduct as ill-treatment in their criminal codes. In comparison to torture, ill-treatment may differ in the severity of pain and suffering and does not require proof of impermissible purposes. The Committee emphasizes that it would be a violation of the Convention to prosecute conduct solely as ill-treatment where the elements of torture are also present.
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- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- 2008
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Implementation of article 2 by States parties 2008, para. 26
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- The non-derogability of the prohibition of torture is underscored by the long-standing principle embodied in article 2, paragraph 3, that an order of a superior or public authority can never be invoked as a justification of torture Thus, subordinates may not seek refuge in superior authority and should be held to account individually. At the same time, those exercising superior authority - including public officials - cannot avoid accountability or escape criminal responsibility for torture or ill-treatment committed by subordinates where they knew or should have known that such impermissible conduct was occurring, or was likely to occur, and they failed to take reasonable and necessary preventive measures. The Committee considers it essential that the responsibility of any superior officials, whether for direct instigation or encouragement of torture or ill-treatment or for consent or acquiescence therein, be fully investigated through competent, independent and impartial prosecutorial and judicial authorities. Persons who resist what they view as unlawful orders or who cooperate in the investigation of torture or ill-treatment, including by superior officials, should be protected against retaliation of any kind.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- 2008
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 7
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- Where State authorities or others acting in their official capacity have committed, know or have reasonable grounds to believe that acts of torture or ill-treatment have been committed by non-State officials or private actors and failed to exercise due diligence to prevent, investigate, prosecute and punish such non-State officials or private actors in accordance with the Convention, the State bears responsibility for providing redress for the victims (general comment No. 2).
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 12
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- The Committee emphasizes that the obligation of States parties to provide the means for "as full rehabilitation as possible" refers to the need to restore and repair the harm suffered by a victim whose life situation, including dignity, health and self-sufficiency may never be fully recovered as a result of the pervasive effect of torture. The obligation does not relate to the available resources of States parties and may not be postponed.
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- Committee against Torture
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- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 9
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- The Committee emphasizes that monetary compensation alone may not be sufficient redress for a victim of torture and ill-treatment. The Committee affirms that the provision of monetary compensation only is inadequate for a State party to comply with its obligations under article 14.
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- Committee against Torture
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- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 23
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- The Committee has, in its concluding observations, identified other State obligations that shall be met in order to ensure that the article 14 rights of a victim are fully respected. In this regard, the Committee underscores the important relationship between States parties' fulfilment of their obligations under article 12 and 13, and their obligation under article 14. According to article 12, States parties shall undertake prompt, effective and impartial investigations, wherever there is reasonable ground to believe that an act of torture has been committed in any territory under its jurisdiction as the result of its actions or omissions and, as set out in article 13 and affirmed by the Committee in its general comment No. 2, ensure that impartial and effective complaints mechanisms are established. Full redress cannot be obtained if the obligations under articles 12 and 13 are not guaranteed. Complaints mechanisms shall be made known and accessible to the public, including to persons deprived of their liberty, whether in detention, psychiatric facilities, or elsewhere, via, for example, telephone hotlines or confidential complaints boxes in detention facilities, and to persons belonging to vulnerable or marginalized groups, including those who may have limited communication abilities.
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- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Civil & Political Rights
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 38
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- States parties to the Convention have an obligation to ensure that the right to redress is effective. Specific obstacles that impede the enjoyment of the right to redress and prevent effective implementation of article 14 include, but are not limited to: inadequate national legislation, discrimination with regard to accessing complaints and investigation mechanisms and procedures for remedy and redress; inadequate measures for securing the custody of alleged perpetrators, State secrecy laws, evidential burdens and procedural requirements that interfere with the determination of the right to redress; statutes of limitations, amnesties and immunities; the failure to provide sufficient legal aid and protection measures for victims and witnesses; as well as the associated stigma, and the physical, psychological and other related effects of torture and ill-treatment. In addition, the failure of a State party to execute judgements providing reparative measures for a victim of torture, handed down by national, international or regional courts, constitutes a significant impediment to the right to redress. States parties should develop coordinated mechanisms to enable victims to execute judgements across State lines, including recognizing the validity of court orders from other States parties and assisting in locating the assets of perpetrators.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 21
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- States parties should ensure that their domestic laws provide that a victim who has suffered violence or trauma should benefit from adequate care and protection to avoid his or her re-traumatization in the course of legal and administrative procedures designed to provide justice and reparation.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 46g
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- [On the implementation of article 14, the Committee has observed the need to provide adequate information on the implementation of article 14 in States parties' reports. Therefore, the Committee wishes to underscore that specific information should be provided on the following:] The measures taken to ensure that all victims of torture or ill-treatment are able to exercise and enjoy their rights under article 14.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Civil & Political Rights
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 13
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- In order to fulfil its obligations to provide a victim of torture or ill-treatment with the means for as full rehabilitation as possible, each State party should adopt a long-term, integrated approach and ensure that specialist services for victims of torture or ill-treatment are available, appropriate and readily accessible. These should include: a procedure for the assessment and evaluation of individuals' therapeutic and other needs, based on, inter alia, the Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (The Istanbul Protocol); and may include a wide range of inter-disciplinary measures, such as medical, physical and psychological rehabilitative services; re-integrative and social services; community and family-oriented assistance and services; vocational training; education etc. A holistic approach to rehabilitation which also takes into consideration the strength and resilience of the victim is of utmost importance. Furthermore, victims may be at risk of re-traumatization and have a valid fear of acts which remind them of the torture or ill-treatment they have endured. Consequently, a high priority should be placed on the need to create a context of confidence and trust in which assistance can be provided. Confidential services should be provided as required.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 27
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- Under article 14, a State party shall ensure that victims of any act of torture or ill-treatment under its jurisdiction obtain redress. States parties have an obligation to take all necessary and effective measures to ensure that all victims of such acts obtain redress. This obligation includes an obligation for State parties to promptly initiate a process to ensure that victims obtain redress, even in the absence of a complaint, when there are reasonable grounds to believe that torture or ill-treatment has taken place.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 46l
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- [On the implementation of article 14, the Committee has observed the need to provide adequate information on the implementation of article 14 in States parties' reports. Therefore, the Committee wishes to underscore that specific information should be provided on the following:] The legal aid and witness protection available to victims of torture or ill-treatment as well as witnesses and others who have intervened on behalf of victims, including how such protection is made known and how it is made available in practice; the number of victims who have been granted legal aid; the number of persons who have been protected by State witness protection; and the State party's evaluation of the effectiveness of such protection.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Civil & Political Rights
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- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 3
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- Victims are persons who have individually or collectively suffered harm, including physical or mental injury, emotional suffering, economic loss or substantial impairment of their fundamental rights, through acts or omissions that constitute violations of the Convention. A person should be considered a victim regardless of whether the perpetrator of the violation is identified, apprehended, prosecuted or convicted, and regardless of any familial or other relationship between the perpetrator and the victim. The term "victim" also includes affected immediate family or dependants of the victim as well as persons who have suffered harm in intervening to assist victims or to prevent victimization. The term "survivors" may, in some cases, be preferred by persons who have suffered harm. The Committee uses the legal term "victims" without prejudice to other terms which may be preferable in specific contexts.
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- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 22
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- Under the Convention, States parties are required to prosecute or extradite alleged perpetrators of torture when they are found in any territory under its jurisdiction, and to adopt the necessary legislation to make this possible. The Committee considers that the application of article 14 is not limited to victims who were harmed in the territory of the State party or by or against nationals of the State party. The Committee has commended the efforts of States parties for providing civil remedies for victims who were subjected to torture or ill-treatment outside their territory. This is particularly important when a victim is unable to exercise the rights guaranteed under article 14 in the territory where the violation took place. Indeed, article 14 requires States parties to ensure that all victims of torture and ill-treatment are able to access remedy and obtain redress.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 30
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- Judicial remedies must always be available to victims, irrespective of what other remedies may be available, and should enable victim participation. States parties should provide adequate legal aid to those victims of torture or ill-treatment lacking the necessary resources to bring complaints and to make claims for redress. States parties shall also make readily available to the victims all evidence concerning acts of torture or ill-treatment upon the request of victims, their legal counsel, or a judge. A State party's failure to provide evidence and information, such as records of medical evaluations or treatment, can unduly impair victims' ability to lodge complaints and to seek redress, compensation and rehabilitation.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 37
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- A crucial component of the right to redress is the clear acknowledgement by the State party concerned that the reparative measures provided or awarded to a victim are for violations of the Convention, by action or omission. The Committee is therefore of the view that a State party may not implement development measures or provide humanitarian assistance as a substitute for redress for victims of torture or ill-treatment. The failure of a State party to provide the individual victim of torture with redress may not be justified by invoking a State's level of development. The Committee recalls that subsequent governments as well as successor States still have the obligation to guarantee access to the right of redress.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 46a
- Paragraph text
- [On the implementation of article 14, the Committee has observed the need to provide adequate information on the implementation of article 14 in States parties' reports. Therefore, the Committee wishes to underscore that specific information should be provided on the following:] The number of victims of torture or ill-treatment who have sought compensation through legal, administrative and other means and the nature of the violations alleged; the number of victims who have been awarded compensation; and in what amounts;
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- 2012
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Implementation of article 2 by States parties 2008, para. 4
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- States parties are obligated to eliminate any legal or other obstacles that impede the eradication of torture and ill-treatment; and to take positive effective measures to ensure that such conduct and any recurrences thereof are effectively prevented. States parties also have the obligation continually to keep under review and improve their national laws and performance under the Convention in accordance with the Committee's concluding observations and views adopted on individual communications. If the measures adopted by the State party fail to accomplish the purpose of eradicating acts of torture, the Convention requires that they be revised and/or that new, more effective measures be adopted. Likewise, the Committee's understanding of and recommendations in respect of effective measures are in a process of continual evolution, as, unfortunately, are the methods of torture and ill-treatment.
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- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Civil & Political Rights
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- 2008
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Implementation of article 2 by States parties 2008, para. 18
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- The Committee has made clear that where State authorities or others acting in official capacity or under colour of law, know or have reasonable grounds to believe that acts of torture or ill-treatment are being committed by non-State officials or private actors and they fail to exercise due diligence to prevent, investigate, prosecute and punish such non-State officials or private actors consistently with the Convention, the State bears responsibility and its officials should be considered as authors, complicit or otherwise responsible under the Convention for consenting to or acquiescing in such impermissible acts. Since the failure of the State to exercise due diligence to intervene to stop, sanction and provide remedies to victims of torture facilitates and enables non-State actors to commit acts impermissible under the Convention with impunity, the State's indifference or inaction provides a form of encouragement and/or de facto permission. The Committee has applied this principle to States parties' failure to prevent and protect victims from gender-based violence, such as rape, domestic violence, female genital mutilation, and trafficking.
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- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Harmful Practices
- Violence
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- Año
- 2008
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 6
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- As stated in paragraph 2 above, redress includes the following five forms of reparation: restitution, compensation, rehabilitation, satisfaction and guarantees of non-repetition. The Committee recognizes the elements of full redress under international law and practice as outlined in the Basic Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Remedy and Reparation for Victims of Gross Violations of International Human Rights Law and Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law (Basic Principles and Guidelines). Reparation must be adequate, effective and comprehensive. States parties are reminded that in the determination of redress and reparative measures provided or awarded to a victim of torture or ill-treatment, the specificities and circumstances of each case must be taken into consideration and redress should be tailored to the particular needs of the victim and be proportionate to the gravity of the violations committed against them. The Committee emphasizes that the provision of reparation has an inherent preventive and deterrent effect in relation to future violations.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Año
- 2012
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Implementation of article 2 by States parties 2008, para. 20
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- The principle of non-discrimination is a basic and general principle in the protection of human rights and fundamental to the interpretation and application of the Convention. Non-discrimination is included within the definition of torture itself in article 1, paragraph 1, of the Convention, which explicitly prohibits specified acts when carried out for "any reason based on discrimination of any kind…". The Committee emphasizes that the discriminatory use of mental or physical violence or abuse is an important factor in determining whether an act constitutes torture.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- 2008
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 25
- Paragraph text
- Securing the victim's right to redress requires that a State party's competent authorities promptly, effectively and impartially investigate and examine the case of any individual who alleges that she or he has been subjected to torture or ill-treatment. Such an investigation should include as a standard measure an independent physical and psychological forensic examination as provided for in the Istanbul Protocol. Undue delays in initiating or concluding legal investigations into complaints of torture or ill-treatment compromise victims' rights under article 14 to obtain redress, including fair and adequate compensation and the means for as full rehabilitation as possible.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Civil & Political Rights
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- Año
- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 40
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- On account of the continuous nature of the effects of torture, statutes of limitations should not be applicable as these deprive victims of the redress, compensation, and rehabilitation due to them. For many victims, passage of time does not attenuate the harm and in some cases the harm may increase as a result of post-traumatic stress that requires medical, psychological and social support, which is often inaccessible to those who have not received redress. States parties shall ensure that all victims of torture or ill-treatment, regardless of when the violation occurred or whether it was carried out by or with the acquiescence of a former regime, are able to access their rights to remedy and to obtain redress.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Año
- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 42
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- Similarly, granting immunity, in violation of international law, to any State or its agents or to non-State actors for torture or ill-treatment, is in direct conflict with the obligation of providing redress to victims. When impunity is allowed by law or exists de facto, it bars victims from seeking full redress as it allows the violators to go unpunished and denies victims full assurance of their rights under article 14. The Committee affirms that under no circumstances may arguments of national security be used to deny redress for victims.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Año
- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 1
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- This general comment explains and clarifies to States parties the content and scope of the obligations under article 14 of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Each State party is required to "ensure in its legal system that the victim of an act of torture obtains redress and has an enforceable right to fair and adequate compensation, including the means for as full rehabilitation as possible." The Committee considers that article 14 is applicable to all victims of torture and acts of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (hereafter "ill-treatment") without discrimination of any kind, in line with the Committee's general comment No. 2.
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- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 26
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- Notwithstanding the evidentiary benefits to victims afforded by a criminal investigation, a civil proceeding and the victim's claim for reparation should not be dependent on the conclusion of a criminal proceeding. The Committee considers that compensation should not be unduly delayed until criminal liability has been established. Civil liability should be available independently of criminal proceedings and the necessary legislation and institutions for such purpose should be in place. If criminal proceedings are required by domestic legislation to take place before civil compensation can be sought, then the absence of or undue delay in those criminal proceedings constitutes a failure on the part of the State party to fulfil its obligations under the Convention. Disciplinary action alone shall not be regarded as an effective remedy within the meaning of article 14.
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- Committee against Torture
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- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 34
- Paragraph text
- To avoid re-victimization and stigmatization of victims of torture or ill-treatment, the protections outlined in the preceding paragraph equally apply to any person marginalized or made vulnerable on the basis of identities and groups such as those examples listed under the principle of non-discrimination in paragraph 32. In judicial and non-judicial proceedings sensitivity must be exercised toward any such person. Accordingly, the Committee notes that judicial personnel must receive specific training on the various impacts of torture and ill-treatment, including those on victims from marginalized and vulnerable groups, and on how to exercise sensitivity towards victims of torture and ill-treatment, including in the form of sexual or gender-based discrimination, in order to prevent re-victimization and stigmatization.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
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- Año
- 2012
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Implementation of article 14 by States parties 2012, para. 11
- Paragraph text
- The Committee affirms that the provision of means for as full rehabilitation as possible for anyone who has suffered harm as a result of a violation of the Convention should be holistic and include medical and psychological care as well as legal and social services. Rehabilitation, for the purposes of this general comment, refers to the restoration of function or the acquisition of new skills required as a result of the changed circumstances of a victim in the aftermath of torture or ill-treatment. It seeks to enable the maximum possible self-sufficiency and function for the individual concerned, and may involve adjustments to the person's physical and social environment. Rehabilitation for victims should aim to restore, as far as possible, their independence, physical, mental, social and vocational ability; and full inclusion and participation in society.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- Año
- 2012
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Implementation of article 2 by States parties 2008, para. 19
- Paragraph text
- Additionally, if a person is to be transferred or sent to the custody or control of an individual or institution known to have engaged in torture or ill-treatment, or has not implemented adequate safeguards, the State is responsible, and its officials subject to punishment for ordering, permitting or participating in this transfer contrary to the State's obligation to take effective measures to prevent torture in accordance with article 2, paragraph 1. The Committee has expressed its concern when States parties send persons to such places without due process of law as required by articles 2 and 3.
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- Committee against Torture
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Civil & Political Rights
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- Año
- 2008
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Implementation of article 2 by States parties 2008, para. 7
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- The Committee also understands that the concept of "any territory under its jurisdiction," linked as it is with the principle of non-derogability, includes any territory or facilities and must be applied to protect any person, citizen or non-citizen without discrimination subject to the de jure or de facto control of a State party. The Committee emphasizes that the State's obligation to prevent torture also applies to all persons who act, de jure or de facto, in the name of, in conjunction with, or at the behest of the State party. It is a matter of urgency that each State party should closely monitor its officials and those acting on its behalf and should identify and report to the Committee any incidents of torture or ill-treatment as a consequence of anti-terrorism measures, among others, and the measures taken to investigate, punish, and prevent further torture or ill-treatment in the future, with particular attention to the legal responsibility of both the direct perpetrators and officials in the chain of command, whether by acts of instigation, consent or acquiescence.
- Organismo
- Committee against Torture
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Civil & Political Rights
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- Año
- 2008
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The right to work (Art. 6) 2005, para. 9
- Paragraph text
- The International Labour Organization defines forced labour as "all work or service which is exacted from any person under the menace of any penalty and for which the said person has not offered himself voluntarily". The Committee reaffirms the need for States parties to abolish, forbid and counter all forms of forced labour as enunciated in article 4 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, article 5 of the Slavery Convention and article 8 of the ICCPR.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Año
- 2005
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The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 65e
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- [States parties have a core obligation to ensure the satisfaction of, at the very least, minimum essential levels of the right to just and favourable conditions of work. Specifically, this requires States parties to:] Define and prohibit harassment, including sexual harassment, at work through law, ensure appropriate complaints procedures and mechanisms and establish criminal sanctions for sexual harassment;
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- Año
- 2016
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The right to adequate food (Art. 11) 1999, para. 25
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- The strategy should address critical issues and measures in regard to all aspects of the food system, including the production, processing, distribution, marketing and consumption of safe food, as well as parallel measures in the fields of health, education, employment and social security. Care should be taken to ensure the most sustainable management and use of natural and other resources for food at the national, regional, local and household levels.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Food & Nutrition
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- Año
- 1999
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The right to adequate housing 1991, para. 18
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- In this regard, the Committee considers that instances of forced eviction are prima facie incompatible with the requirements of the Covenant and can only be justified in the most exceptional circumstances, and in accordance with the relevant principles of international law.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
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- Año
- 1991
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The right to adequate food (Art. 11) 1999, para. 18
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- Furthermore, any discrimination in access to food, as well as to means and entitlements for its procurement, on the grounds of race, colour, sex, language, age, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status with the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the equal enjoyment or exercise of economic, social and cultural rights constitutes a violation of the Covenant.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Food & Nutrition
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
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- Año
- 1999
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The relationship between economic sanctions and respect for economic, social and cultural rights 1997, para. 14
- Paragraph text
- Third, the external entity has an obligation "to take steps, individually and through international assistance and cooperation, especially economic and technical" in order to respond to any disproportionate suffering experienced by vulnerable groups within the targeted country.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- Año
- 1997
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The right to work (Art. 6) 2005, para. 27
- Paragraph text
- The obligation to fulfil (facilitate) the right to work requires States parties, inter alia, to take positive measures to enable and assist individuals to enjoy the right to work and to implement technical and vocational education plans to facilitate access to employment.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Education
- Equality & Inclusion
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- Año
- 2005
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The right to adequate food (Art. 11) 1999, para. 23
- Paragraph text
- The formulation and implementation of national strategies for the right to food requires full compliance with the principles of accountability, transparency, people's participation, decentralization, legislative capacity and the independence of the judiciary. Good governance is essential to the realization of all human rights, including the elimination of poverty and ensuring a satisfactory livelihood for all.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Food & Nutrition
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 1999
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The right to work (Art. 6) 2005, para. 11
- Paragraph text
- ILO Convention No. 158 concerning Termination of Employment (1982) defines the lawfulness of dismissal in its article 4 and in particular imposes the requirement to provide valid grounds for dismissal as well as the right to legal and other redress in the case of unjustified dismissal.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 2005
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The right to social security (Art. 9) 2007, para. 7
- Paragraph text
- The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (the Committee) is concerned over the very low levels of access to social security with a large majority (about 80 per cent) of the global population currently lacking access to formal social security. Among these 80 per cent, 20 per cent live in extreme poverty.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Poverty
- Social & Cultural Rights
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- Año
- 2007
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The right to adequate housing 1991, para. 16
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- In some States, the right to adequate housing is constitutionally entrenched. In such cases the Committee is particularly interested in learning of the legal and practical significance of such an approach. Details of specific cases and of other ways in which entrenchment has proved helpful should thus be provided.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 1991
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The right to adequate food (Art. 11) 1999, para. 24
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- Appropriate institutional mechanisms should be devised to secure a representative process towards the formulation of a strategy, drawing on all available domestic expertise relevant to food and nutrition. The strategy should set out the responsibilities and timeframe for the implementation of the necessary measures.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Food & Nutrition
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- Año
- 1999
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The right to work (Art. 6) 2005, para. 12a
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- [The exercise of work in all its forms and at all levels requires the existence of the following interdependent and essential elements, implementation of which will depend on the conditions present in each State party:] Availability. States parties must have specialized services to assist and support individuals in order to enable them to identify and find available employment;
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- N.A.
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- 2005
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The right to social security (Art. 9) 2007, para. 9
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- The right to social security includes the right not to be subject to arbitrary and unreasonable restrictions of existing social security coverage, whether obtained publicly or privately, as well as the right to equal enjoyment of adequate protection from social risks and contingencies.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- Año
- 2007
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Forced evictions 1997, para. 11
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- Whereas some evictions may be justifiable, such as in the case of persistent non payment of rent or of damage to rented property without any reasonable cause, it is incumbent upon the relevant authorities to ensure that they are carried out in a manner warranted by a law which is compatible with the Covenant and that all the legal recourses and remedies are available to those affected.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Año
- 1997
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The right to work (Art. 6) 2005, para. 45
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- States parties should develop and maintain mechanisms to monitor progress towards the realization of the right to freely chosen or accepted employment, to identify the factors and difficulties affecting the degree of compliance with their obligations and to facilitate the adoption of corrective legislative and administrative measures, including measures to implement their obligations under articles 2.1 and 23 of the Covenant.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Economic Rights
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- N.A.
- Año
- 2005
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The right to social security (Art. 9) 2007, para. 24
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- Qualifying conditions for benefits must be reasonable, proportionate and transparent. The withdrawal, reduction or suspension of benefits should be circumscribed, based on grounds that are reasonable, subject to due process, and provided for in national law.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
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- Año
- 2007
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Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) 2009, para. 71
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- In their national strategies and policies, States parties should identify appropriate indicators and benchmarks, including disaggregated statistics and time frames that allow them to monitor effectively the implementation of the right of everyone to take part in cultural life, and also to assess progress towards the full realization of this right.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- Año
- 2009
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The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 65f
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- [States parties have a core obligation to ensure the satisfaction of, at the very least, minimum essential levels of the right to just and favourable conditions of work. Specifically, this requires States parties to:] Introduce and enforce minimum standards in relation to rest, leisure, reasonable limitation of working hours, paid leave and public holidays.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Año
- 2016
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The right to social security (Art. 9) 2007, para. 23
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- All persons should be covered by the social security system, especially individuals belonging to the most disadvantaged and marginalized groups, without discrimination on any of the grounds prohibited under article 2, paragraph 2, of the Covenant. In order to ensure universal coverage, non-contributory schemes will be necessary.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
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- Año
- 2007
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The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 60
- Paragraph text
- The obligation to fulfil requires States parties to adopt the measures necessary to ensure the full realization of the right to just and favourable conditions of work. This includes introducing measures to facilitate, promote and provide that right, including through collective bargaining and social dialogue.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Economic Rights
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- Año
- 2016
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The right to social security (Art. 9) 2007, para. 26
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- Beneficiaries of social security schemes must be able to participate in the administration of the social security system. The system should be established under national law and ensure the right of individuals and organizations to seek, receive and impart information on all social security entitlements in a clear and transparent manner.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- Año
- 2007
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Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) 2009, para. 40
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- The protection of cultural diversity is an ethical imperative, inseparable from respect for human dignity. It implies a commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms, and requires the full implementation of cultural rights, including the right to take part in cultural life.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- 2009
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The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 65d
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- [States parties have a core obligation to ensure the satisfaction of, at the very least, minimum essential levels of the right to just and favourable conditions of work. Specifically, this requires States parties to:] Adopt and implement a comprehensive national policy on occupational safety and health;
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- Año
- 2016
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The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 65b
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- [States parties have a core obligation to ensure the satisfaction of, at the very least, minimum essential levels of the right to just and favourable conditions of work. Specifically, this requires States parties to:] Put in place a comprehensive system to combat gender discrimination at work, including with regard to remuneration;
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Economic Rights
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- Gender
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- Año
- 2016
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The right to work (Art. 6) 2005, para. 43
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- To create conditions favourable to the enjoyment of the right to work, States parties must also take appropriate measures to ensure that both the private and public sectors reflect an awareness of the right to work in their activities.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
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- Año
- 2005
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The right to adequate food (Art. 11) 1999, para. 35
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- States parties should respect and protect the work of human rights advocates and other members of civil society who assist vulnerable groups in the realization of their right to adequate food.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Food & Nutrition
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 1999
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The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 80
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- States parties must put into place an adequate monitoring and accountability framework by ensuring access to justice or to other effective remedies.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Economic Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 2016
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The right to water (Art. 11 and 12) 2002, para. 43
- Paragraph text
- Violations through acts of omission include the failure to take appropriate steps towards the full realization of everyone's right to water, the failure to have a national policy on water, and the failure to enforce relevant laws.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Water & Sanitation
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- Año
- 2002
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Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) 2009, para. 51
- Paragraph text
- The obligation to fulfil can be subdivided into the obligations to facilitate, promote and provide.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
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- Año
- 2009
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The right to work (Art. 6) 2005, para. 28
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- The obligation to fulfil (promote) the right to work requires States parties to undertake, for example, educational and informational programmes to instil public awareness on the right to work.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Economic Rights
- Education
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- Año
- 2005
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The right to sexual and reproductive health (Art. 12) 2016, para. 39
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- States parties have an obligation to respect, protect and fulfil the right of everyone to sexual and reproductive health.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
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- Año
- 2016
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The right to adequate housing 1991, para. 1
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- Pursuant to article 11 (1) of the Covenant, States parties "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 human right to adequate housing, which is thus derived from the right to an adequate standard of living, is of central importance for the enjoyment of all economic, social and cultural rights.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
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- Families
- Año
- 1991
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Reporting by States Parties 1989, para. 4
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- While monitoring is designed to give a detailed overview of the existing situation, the principal value of such an overview is to provide the basis for the elaboration of clearly stated and carefully targeted policies, including the establishment of priorities which reflect the provisions of the Covenant. Therefore, a third objective of the reporting process is to enable the Government to demonstrate that such principled policy making has in fact been undertaken. While the Covenant makes this obligation explicit only in article 14 in cases where "compulsory primary education, free of charge" has not yet been secured for all, a comparable obligation "to work out and adopt a detailed plan of action for the progressive implementation" of each of the rights contained in the Covenant is clearly implied by the obligation in article 2, paragraph 1 "to take steps ... by all appropriate means ...".
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Education
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- N.A.
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- 1989
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The nature of States parties’ obligations 1990, para. 9
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- The principal obligation of result reflected in article 2 (1) is to take steps "with a view to achieving progressively the full realization of the rights recognized" in the Covenant. The term "progressive realization" is often used to describe the intent of this phrase. The concept of progressive realization constitutes a recognition of the fact that full realization of all economic, social and cultural rights will generally not be able to be achieved in a short period of time. In this sense the obligation differs significantly from that contained in article 2 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights which embodies an immediate obligation to respect and ensure all of the relevant rights. Nevertheless, the fact that realization over time, or in other words progressively, is foreseen under the Covenant should not be misinterpreted as depriving the obligation of all meaningful content. It is on the one hand a necessary flexibility device, reflecting the realities of the real world and the difficulties involved for any country in ensuring full realization of economic, social and cultural rights. On the other hand, the phrase must be read in the light of the overall objective, indeed the raison d'être, of the Covenant which is to establish clear obligations for States parties in respect of the full realization of the rights in question. It thus imposes an obligation to move as expeditiously and effectively as possible towards that goal. Moreover, any deliberately retrogressive measures in that regard would require the most careful consideration and would need to be fully justified by reference to the totality of the rights provided for in the Covenant and in the context of the full use of the maximum available resources.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 1990
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The domestic application of the Covenant 1998, para. 9
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- The right to an effective remedy need not be interpreted as always requiring a judicial remedy. Administrative remedies will, in many cases, be adequate and those living within the jurisdiction of a State party have a legitimate expectation, based on the principle of good faith, that all administrative authorities will take account of the requirements of the Covenant in their decision-making. Any such administrative remedies should be accessible, affordable, timely and effective. An ultimate right of judicial appeal from administrative procedures of this type would also often be appropriate. By the same token, there are some obligations, such as (but by no means limited to) those concerning non-discrimination, in relation to which the provision of some form of judicial remedy would seem indispensable in order to satisfy the requirements of the Covenant. In other words, whenever a Covenant right cannot be made fully effective without some role for the judiciary, judicial remedies are necessary.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
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- Año
- 1998
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The domestic application of the Covenant 1998, para. 15
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- It is generally accepted that domestic law should be interpreted as far as possible in a way which conforms to a State's international legal obligations. Thus, when a domestic decision maker is faced with a choice between an interpretation of domestic law that would place the state in breach of the Covenant and one that would enable the State to comply with the Covenant, international law requires the choice of the latter. Guarantees of equality and non-discrimination should be interpreted, to the greatest extent possible, in ways which facilitate the full protection of economic, social and cultural rights.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
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- Año
- 1998
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The right to education (Art. 13) 1999, para. 13
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- [The right to secondary education] According to article 13 (2) (b), secondary education "shall be made generally available and accessible to all by every appropriate means, and in particular by the progressive introduction of free education". The phrase "generally available" signifies, firstly, that secondary education is not dependent on a student's apparent capacity or ability and, secondly, that secondary education will be distributed throughout the State in such a way that it is available on the same basis to all. For the Committee's interpretation of "accessible", see paragraph 6 above. The phrase "every appropriate means" reinforces the point that States parties should adopt varied and innovative approaches to the delivery of secondary education in different social and cultural contexts
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Education
- Equality & Inclusion
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- N.A.
- Año
- 1999
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The right to education (Art. 13) 1999, para. 40
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- The enjoyment of academic freedom requires the autonomy of institutions of higher education. Autonomy is that degree of self governance necessary for effective decision making by institutions of higher education in relation to their academic work, standards, management and related activities. Self governance, however, must be consistent with systems of public accountability, especially in respect of funding provided by the State. Given the substantial public investments made in higher education, an appropriate balance has to be struck between institutional autonomy and accountability. While there is no single model, institutional arrangements should be fair, just and equitable, and as transparent and participatory as possible.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Education
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 1999
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The right to adequate food (Art. 11) 1999, para. 21
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- The most appropriate ways and means of implementing the right to adequate food will inevitably vary significantly from one State party to another. Every State will have a margin of discretion in choosing its own approaches, but the Covenant clearly requires that each State party take whatever steps are necessary to ensure that everyone is free from hunger and as soon as possible can enjoy the right to adequate food. This will require the adoption of a national strategy to ensure food and nutrition security for all, based on human rights principles that define the objectives, and the formulation of policies and corresponding benchmarks. It should also identify the resources available to meet the objectives and the most cost-effective way of using them.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Food & Nutrition
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- Año
- 1999
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The right to adequate food (Art. 11) 1999, para. 34
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- Judges and other members of the legal profession are invited to pay greater attention to violations of the right to food in the exercise of their functions.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Food & Nutrition
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 1999
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The right to adequate food (Art. 11) 1999, para. 19
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- Violations of the right to food can occur through the direct action of States or other entities insufficiently regulated by States. These include: the formal repeal or suspension of legislation necessary for the continued enjoyment of the right to food; denial of access to food to particular individuals or groups, whether the discrimination is based on legislation or is proactive; the prevention of access to humanitarian food aid in internal conflicts or other emergency situations; adoption of legislation or policies which are manifestly incompatible with pre-existing legal obligations relating to the right to food; and failure to regulate activities of individuals or groups so as to prevent them from violating the right to food of others, or the failure of a State to take into account its international legal obligations regarding the right to food when entering into agreements with other States or with international organizations.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Food & Nutrition
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Personas afectadas
- All
- N.A.
- Año
- 1999
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The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) 2000, para. 8
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- The right to health is not to be understood as a right to be healthy. The right to health contains both freedoms and entitlements. The freedoms include the right to control one's health and body, including sexual and reproductive freedom, and the right to be free from interference, such as the right to be free from torture, non-consensual medical treatment and experimentation. By contrast, the entitlements include the right to a system of health protection which provides equality of opportunity for people to enjoy the highest attainable level of health.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
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- Año
- 2000
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The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) 2000, para. 12b (i)
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- [The right to health in all its forms and at all levels contains the following interrelated and essential elements, the precise application of which will depend on the conditions prevailing in a particular State party:] Accessibility. Health facilities, goods and services have to be accessible to everyone without discrimination, within the jurisdiction of the State party. Accessibility has four overlapping dimensions: Non-discrimination: health facilities, goods and services must be accessible to all, especially the most vulnerable or marginalized sections of the population, in law and in fact, without discrimination on any of the prohibited grounds.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- 2000
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The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) 2000, para. 12a
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- [The right to health in all its forms and at all levels contains the following interrelated and essential elements, the precise application of which will depend on the conditions prevailing in a particular State party:] Availability. Functioning public health and health-care facilities, goods and services, as well as programmes, have to be available in sufficient quantity within the State party. The precise nature of the facilities, goods and services will vary depending on numerous factors, including the State party's developmental level. They will include, however, the underlying determinants of health, such as safe and potable drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities, hospitals, clinics and other health-related buildings, trained medical and professional personnel receiving domestically competitive salaries, and essential drugs, as defined by the WHO Action Programme on Essential Drugs.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Water & Sanitation
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- Año
- 2000
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The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) 2000, para. 19
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- With respect to the right to health, equality of access to health care and health services has to be emphasized. States have a special obligation to provide those who do not have sufficient means with the necessary health insurance and health-care facilities, and to prevent any discrimination on internationally prohibited grounds in the provision of health care and health services, especially with respect to the core obligations of the right to health. Inappropriate health resource allocation can lead to discrimination that may not be overt. For example, investments should not disproportionately favour expensive curative health services which are often accessible only to a small, privileged fraction of the population, rather than primary and preventive health care benefiting a far larger part of the population.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
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- 2000
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The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) 2000, para. 64
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- Moreover, coordinated efforts for the realization of the right to health should be maintained to enhance the interaction among all the actors concerned, including the various components of civil society. In conformity with articles 22 and 23 of the Covenant, WHO, The International Labour Organization, the United Nations Development Programme, UNICEF, the United Nations Population Fund, the World Bank, regional development banks, the International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organization and other relevant bodies within the United Nations system, should cooperate effectively with States parties, building on their respective expertise, in relation to the implementation of the right to health at the national level, with due respect to their individual mandates. In particular, the international financial institutions, notably the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, should pay greater attention to the protection of the right to health in their lending policies, credit agreements and structural adjustment programmes. When examining the reports of States parties and their ability to meet the obligations under article 12, the Committee will consider the effects of the assistance provided by all other actors. The adoption of a human rights-based approach by United Nations specialized agencies, programmes and bodies will greatly facilitate implementation of the right to health. In the course of its examination of States parties' reports, the Committee will also consider the role of health professional associations and other non governmental organizations in relation to the States' obligations under article 12.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Personas afectadas
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- 2000
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The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) 2000, para. 10
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- Since the adoption of the two International Covenants in 1966 the world health situation has changed dramatically and the notion of health has undergone substantial changes and has also widened in scope. More determinants of health are being taken into consideration, such as resource distribution and gender differences. A wider definition of health also takes into account such socially-related concerns as violence and armed conflict. Moreover, formerly unknown diseases, such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS), and others that have become more widespread, such as cancer, as well as the rapid growth of the world population, have created new obstacles for the realization of the right to health which need to be taken into account when interpreting article 12.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Health
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- Año
- 2000
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The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) 2000, para. 12b (iii)
- Paragraph text
- [The right to health in all its forms and at all levels contains the following interrelated and essential elements, the precise application of which will depend on the conditions prevailing in a particular State party:] Accessibility. Health facilities, goods and services have to be accessible to everyone without discrimination, within the jurisdiction of the State party. Accessibility has four overlapping dimensions: Economic accessibility (affordability): health facilities, goods and services must be affordable for all. Payment for health-care services, as well as services related to the underlying determinants of health, has to be based on the principle of equity, ensuring that these services, whether privately or publicly provided, are affordable for all, including socially disadvantaged groups. Equity demands that poorer households should not be disproportionately burdened with health expenses as compared to richer households.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2000
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The right to water (Art. 11 and 12) 2002, para. 41
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- In determining which actions or omissions amount to a violation of the right to water, it is important to distinguish the inability from the unwillingness of a State party to comply with its obligations in relation to the right to water. This follows from articles 11, paragraph 1, and 12, which speak of the right to an adequate standard of living and the right to health, as well as from article 2, paragraph 1, of the Covenant, which obliges each State party to take the necessary steps to the maximum of its available resources. A State which is unwilling to use the maximum of its available resources for the realization of the right to water is in violation of its obligations under the Covenant. If resource constraints render it impossible for a State party to comply fully with its Covenant obligations, it has the burden of justifying that every effort has nevertheless been made to use all available resources at its disposal in order to satisfy, as a matter of priority, the obligations outlined above.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
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- N.A.
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- 2002
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The right to water (Art. 11 and 12) 2002, para. 6
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- Water is required for a range of different purposes, besides personal and domestic uses, to realize many of the Covenant rights. For instance, water is necessary to produce food (right to adequate food) and ensure environmental hygiene (right to health). Water is essential for securing livelihoods (right to gain a living by work) and enjoying certain cultural practices (right to take part in cultural life). Nevertheless, priority in the allocation of water must be given to the right to water for personal and domestic uses. Priority should also be given to the water resources required to prevent starvation and disease, as well as water required to meet the core obligations of each of the Covenant rights.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Health
- Water & Sanitation
- Personas afectadas
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- 2002
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The right to education (Art. 13) 1999, para. 39
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- Members of the academic community, individually or collectively, are free to pursue, develop and transmit knowledge and ideas, through research, teaching, study, discussion, documentation, production, creation or writing. Academic freedom includes the liberty of individuals to express freely opinions about the institution or system in which they work, to fulfil their functions without discrimination or fear of repression by the State or any other actor, to participate in professsional or representative academic bodies, and to enjoy all the internationally recognized human rights applicable to other individuals in the same jurisdiction. The enjoyment of academic freedom carries with it obligations, such as the duty to respect the academic freedom of others, to ensure the fair discussion of contrary views, and to treat all without discrimination on any of the prohibited grounds.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Education
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 1999
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The right to water (Art. 11 and 12) 2002, para. 56
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- Before any action that interferes with an individual's right to water is carried out by the State party, or by any other third party, the relevant authorities must ensure that such actions are performed in a manner warranted by law, compatible with the Covenant, and that comprises: (a) opportunity for genuine consultation with those affected; (b) timely and full disclosure of information on the proposed measures; (c) reasonable notice of proposed actions; (d) legal recourse and remedies for those affected; and (e) legal assistance for obtaining legal remedies (see also General Comments No. 4 (1991) and No. 7 (1997)). Where such action is based on a person's failure to pay for water their capacity to pay must be taken into account. Under no circumstances shall an individual be deprived of the minimum essential level of water.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Water & Sanitation
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2002
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The right to education (Art. 13) 1999, para. 56
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- In its General Comment 3, the Committee drew attention to the obligation of all States parties to take steps, "individually and through international assistance and cooperation, especially economic and technical", towards the full realization of the rights recognized in the Covenant, such as the right to education. Articles 2 (1) and 23 of the Covenant, Article 56 of the Charter of the United Nations, article 10 of the World Declaration on Education for All, and Part I, paragraph 34 of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action all reinforce the obligation of States parties in relation to the provision of international assistance and cooperation for the full realization of the right to education. In relation to the negotiation and ratification of international agreements, States parties should take steps to ensure that these instruments do not adversely impact upon the right to education. Similarly, States parties have an obligation to ensure that their actions as members of international organizations, including international financial institutions, take due account of the right to education.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Education
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 1999
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The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) 2000, para. 36
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- The obligation to fulfil requires States parties, inter alia, to give sufficient recognition to the right to health in the national political and legal systems, preferably by way of legislative implementation, and to adopt a national health policy with a detailed plan for realizing the right to health. States must ensure provision of health care, including immunization programmes against the major infectious diseases, and ensure equal access for all to the underlying determinants of health, such as nutritiously safe food and potable drinking water, basic sanitation and adequate housing and living conditions. Public health infrastructures should provide for sexual and reproductive health services, including safe motherhood, particularly in rural areas. States have to ensure the appropriate training of doctors and other medical personnel, the provision of a sufficient number of hospitals, clinics and other health-related facilities, and the promotion and support of the establishment of institutions providing counselling and mental health services, with due regard to equitable distribution throughout the country. Further obligations include the provision of a public, private or mixed health insurance system which is affordable for all, the promotion of medical research and health education, as well as information campaigns, in particular with respect to HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, traditional practices, domestic violence, the abuse of alcohol and the use of cigarettes, drugs and other harmful substances. States are also required to adopt measures against environmental and occupational health hazards and against any other threat as demonstrated by epidemiological data. For this purpose they should formulate and implement national policies aimed at reducing and eliminating pollution of air, water and soil, including pollution by heavy metals such as lead from gasoline. Furthermore, States parties are required to formulate, implement and periodically review a coherent national policy to minimize the risk of occupational accidents and diseases, as well as to provide a coherent national policy on occupational safety and health services.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2000
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The right of everyone to benefit from the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he or she is the author (Art. 15, para. 1 (c)) 2005, para. 16
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- The term of protection of material interests under article 15, paragraph 1 (c), need not extend over the entire lifespan of an author. Rather, the purpose of enabling authors to enjoy an adequate standard of living can also be achieved through one time payments or by vesting an author, for a limited period of time, with the exclusive right to exploit his scientific, literary or artistic production.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2005
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The right to work (Art. 6) 2005, para. 34
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- As for all other rights in the Covenant, there is a strong presumption that retrogressive measures taken in relation to the right to work are not permissible. Such retrogressive measures include, inter alia, denial of access to employment to particular individuals or groups, whether such discrimination is based on legislation or practice, abrogation or suspension of the legislation necessary for the exercise of the right to work or the adoption of laws or policies that are manifestly incompatible with international legal obligations relating to the right to work. An example would be the institution of forced labour or the abrogation of legislation protecting the employee against unlawful dismissal. Such measures would constitute a violation of States parties' obligation to respect the right to work.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
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- Año
- 2005
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The right of everyone to benefit from the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he or she is the author (Art. 15, para. 1 (c)) 2005, para. 35
- Paragraph text
- The right of authors to benefit from the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from their scientific, literary and artistic productions cannot be isolated from the other rights recognized in the Covenant. States parties are therefore obliged to strike an adequate balance between their obligations under article 15, paragraph 1 (c), on one hand, and under the other provisions of the Covenant, on the other hand, with a view to promoting and protecting the full range of rights guaranteed in the Covenant. In striking this balance, the private interests of authors should not be unduly favoured and the public interest in enjoying broad access to their productions should be given due consideration. States parties should therefore ensure that their legal or other regimes for the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from one's scientific, literary or artistic productions constitute no impediment to their ability to comply with their core obligations in relation to the rights to food, health and education, as well as to take part in cultural life and to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications, or any other right enshrined in the Covenant. Ultimately, intellectual property is a social product and has a social function. States parties thus have a duty to prevent unreasonably high costs for access to essential medicines, plant seeds or other means of food production, or for schoolbooks and learning materials, from undermining the rights of large segments of the population to health, food and education. Moreover, States parties should prevent the use of scientific and technical progress for purposes contrary to human rights and dignity, including the rights to life, health and privacy, e.g. by excluding inventions from patentability whenever their commercialization would jeopardize the full realization of these rights. States parties should, in particular, consider to what extent the patenting of the human body and its parts would affect their obligations under the Covenant or under other relevant international human rights instruments. States parties should also consider undertaking human rights impact assessments prior to the adoption and after a period of implementation of legislation for the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from one's scientific, literary or artistic productions.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
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- Año
- 2005
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The right of everyone to benefit from the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he or she is the author (Art. 15, para. 1 (c)) 2005, para. 47
- Paragraph text
- The most appropriate measures to implement the right to the protection of the moral and material interests of the author will vary significantly from one State to another. Every State has a considerable margin of discretion in assessing which measures are most suitable to meet its specific needs and circumstances. The Covenant, however, clearly imposes a duty on each State to take whatever steps are necessary to ensure that everyone has equal access to effective mechanisms for the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he or she is the author.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2005
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The right to social security (Art. 9) 2007, para. 78
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- Before any action is carried out by the State party, or by any other third party, that interferes with the right of an individual to social security the relevant authorities must ensure that such actions are performed in a manner warranted by law, compatible with the Covenant, and include: (a) an opportunity for genuine consultation with those affected; (b) timely and full disclosure of information on the proposed measures; (c) reasonable notice of proposed actions; (d) legal recourse and remedies for those affected; and (e) legal assistance for obtaining legal remedies. Where such action is based on the ability of a person to contribute to a social security scheme, their capacity to pay must be taken into account. Under no circumstances should an individual be deprived of a benefit on discriminatory grounds or of the minimum essential level of benefits as defined in paragraph 59(a).
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
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- Año
- 2007
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Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) 2009, para. 63
- Paragraph text
- Violations of article 15, paragraph 1 (a), also occur through the omission or failure of a State party to take the necessary measures to comply with its legal obligations under this provision. Violations through omission include the failure to take appropriate steps to achieve the full realization of the right of everyone to take part in cultural life, and the failure to enforce relevant laws or to provide administrative, judicial or other appropriate remedies to enable people to exercise in full the right to take part in cultural life.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2009
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Non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights (Art. 2, para. 2) 2009, para. 7
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- Non-discrimination is an immediate and cross-cutting obligation in the Covenant. Article 2, paragraph 2, requires States parties to guarantee non-discrimination in the exercise of each of the economic, social and cultural rights enshrined in the Covenant and can only be applied in conjunction with these rights. It is to be noted that discrimination constitutes any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference or other differential treatment that is directly or indirectly based on the prohibited grounds of discrimination and which has the intention or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment or exercise, on an equal footing, of Covenant rights. Discrimination also includes incitement to discriminate and harassment.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
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- 2009
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Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) 2009, para. 48
- Paragraph text
- The right of everyone to take part in cultural life, like the other rights enshrined in the Covenant, imposes three types or levels of obligations on States parties: (a) the obligation to respect; (b) the obligation to protect; and (c) the obligation to fulfil. The obligation to respect requires States parties to refrain from interfering, directly or indirectly, with the enjoyment of the right to take part in cultural life. The obligation to protect requires States parties to take steps to prevent third parties from interfering in the right to take part in cultural life. Lastly, the obligation to fulfil requires States parties to take appropriate legislative, administrative, judicial, budgetary, promotional and other measures aimed at the full realization of the right enshrined in article 15, paragraph 1 (a), of the Covenant.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
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- 2009
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Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) 2009, para. 50a
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- [In many instances, the obligations to respect and to protect freedoms, cultural heritage and diversity are interconnected. Consequently, the obligation to protect is to be understood as requiring States to take measures to prevent third parties from interfering in the exercise of rights listed in paragraph 49 above. In addition, States parties are obliged to:] Respect and protect cultural heritage in all its forms, in times of war and peace, and natural disasters; Cultural heritage must be preserved, developed, enriched and transmitted to future generations as a record of human experience and aspirations, in order to encourage creativity in all its diversity and to inspire a genuine dialogue between cultures. Such obligations include the care, preservation and restoration of historical sites, monuments, works of art and literary works, among others.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2009
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Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) 2009, para. 59
- Paragraph text
- In negotiations with international financial institutions and in concluding bilateral agreements, States parties should ensure that the enjoyment of the right enshrined in article 15, paragraph 1 (a), of the Covenant is not impaired. For example, the strategies, programmes and policies adopted by States parties under structural adjustment programmes should not interfere with their core obligations in relation to the right of everyone, especially the most disadvantaged and marginalized individuals and groups, to take part in cultural life.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2009
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Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) 2009, para. 15c
- Paragraph text
- [There are, among others, three interrelated main components of the right to participate or take part in cultural life: (a) participation in, (b) access to, and (c) contribution to cultural life.] Contribution to cultural life refers to the right of everyone to be involved in creating the spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional expressions of the community. This is supported by the right to take part in the development of the community to which a person belongs, and in the definition, elaboration and implementation of policies and decisions that have an impact on the exercise of a person's cultural rights.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2009
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Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) 2009, para. 55b
- Paragraph text
- [In its general comment No. 3 (1990), the Committee stressed that States parties have a minimum core obligation to ensure the satisfaction of, at the very least, minimum essential levels of each of the rights set out in the Covenant. Thus, in accordance with the Covenant and other international instruments dealing with human rights and the protection of cultural diversity, the Committee considers that article 15, paragraph 1 (a), of the Covenant entails at least the obligation to create and promote an environment within which a person individually, or in association with others, or within a community or group, can participate in the culture of their choice, which includes the following core obligations applicable with immediate effect:]To respect the right of everyone to identify or not identify themselves with one or more communities, and the right to change their choice;
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Rights
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- Año
- 2009
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Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) 2009, para. 54a
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- [The obligation to fulfil requires that States parties must provide all that is necessary for fulfilment of the right to take part in cultural life when individuals or communities are unable, for reasons outside their control, to realize this right for themselves with the means at their disposal. This level of obligation includes, for example:] The enactment of appropriate legislation and the establishment of effective mechanisms allowing persons, individually, in association with others, or within a community or group, to participate effectively in decision-making processes, to claim protection of their right to take part in cultural life, and to claim and receive compensation if their rights have been violated;
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2009
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Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) 2009, para. 55d
- Paragraph text
- [In its general comment No. 3 (1990), the Committee stressed that States parties have a minimum core obligation to ensure the satisfaction of, at the very least, minimum essential levels of each of the rights set out in the Covenant. Thus, in accordance with the Covenant and other international instruments dealing with human rights and the protection of cultural diversity, the Committee considers that article 15, paragraph 1 (a), of the Covenant entails at least the obligation to create and promote an environment within which a person individually, or in association with others, or within a community or group, can participate in the culture of their choice, which includes the following core obligations applicable with immediate effect:]To eliminate any barriers or obstacles that inhibit or restrict a person's access to the person's own culture or to other cultures, without discrimination and without consideration for frontiers of any kind;
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 2009
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The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 34
- Paragraph text
- Rest and leisure, limitation of working hours and paid periodic holidays help workers to maintain an appropriate balance between professional, family and personal responsibilities and to avoid work-related stress, accidents and disease. They also promote the realization of other Covenant rights; therefore, although States parties have flexibility in the light of the national context, they are required to set minimum standards that must be respected and cannot be denied or reduced on the basis of economic or productivity arguments. States parties should introduce, maintain and enforce laws, polices and regulations covering several factors, as outlined below.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- 2016
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The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 69
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- States parties must refrain from acts or omissions that interfere, either directly or indirectly, with the realization of the right to just and favourable conditions of work in other countries. This is particularly relevant when a State party owns or controls an enterprise or provides substantial support and services to an enterprise operating in another State party. To this end, the State party should respect relevant host-country legislation that complies with the Covenant. When the home country has stronger legislation, the State party should seek to maintain similar minimum standards in the host country as much as practicable. State parties should also require respect for the right to just and favourable conditions of work by individuals and enterprises based extraterritorially with which they conduct commercial transactions.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 2016
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The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 74
- Paragraph text
- While only States are parties to the Covenant, business enterprises, trade unions and all members of society have responsibilities to realize the right to just and favourable conditions of work. This is particularly important in the case of occupational safety and health, given that the employer's responsibility for the safety and health of workers is a basic principle of labour law, intrinsically related to the employment contract, but it also applies to other elements of the right to just and favourable conditions of work.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Economic Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Personas afectadas
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- Año
- 2016
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The right to sexual and reproductive health (Art. 12) 2016, para. 58
- Paragraph text
- Laws and policies that indirectly perpetuate coercive medical practices, including incentive- or quota-based contraceptive policies and hormonal therapy, as well as surgery or sterilization requirements for legal recognition of one's gender identity, constitute additional violations of the obligation to respect. Further violations include state practices and policies that censor or withhold information, or present inaccurate, misrepresentative or discriminatory information, related to sexual and reproductive health.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Health
- Personas afectadas
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- Año
- 2016
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Reporting by States Parties 1989, para. 3
- Paragraph text
- A second objective is to ensure that the State party monitors the actual situation with respect to each of the rights on a regular basis and is thus aware of the extent to which the various rights are, or are not, being enjoyed by all individuals within its territory or under its jurisdiction. From the Committee's experience to date, it is clear that the fulfilment of this objective cannot be achieved only by the preparation of aggregate national statistics or estimates, but also requires that special attention be given to any worse off regions or areas and to any specific groups or subgroups which appear to be particularly vulnerable or disadvantaged. Thus, the essential first step towards promoting the realization of economic, social and cultural rights is diagnosis and knowledge of the existing situation. The Committee is aware that this process of monitoring and gathering information is a potentially time consuming and costly one and that international assistance and cooperation, as provided for in article 2, paragraph 1 and articles 22 and 23 of the Covenant, may well be required in order to enable some States parties to fulfil the relevant obligations. If that is the case, and the State party concludes that it does not have the capacity to undertake the monitoring process which is an integral part of any process designed to promote accepted goals of public policy and is indispensable to the effective implementation of the Covenant, it may note this fact in its report to the Committee and indicate the nature and extent of any international assistance that it may need.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- Año
- 1989
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The right to adequate housing 1991, para. 8g
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- [Thus the concept of adequacy is particularly significant in relation to the right to housing since it serves to underline a number of factors which must be taken into account in determining whether particular forms of shelter can be considered to constitute "adequate housing" for the purposes of the Covenant. While adequacy is determined in part by social, economic, cultural, climatic, ecological and other factors, the Committee believes that it is nevertheless possible to identify certain aspects of the right that must be taken into account for this purpose in any particular context. They include the following:] Cultural adequacy. The way housing is constructed, the building materials used and the policies supporting these must appropriately enable the expression of cultural identity and diversity of housing. Activities geared towards development or modernization in the housing sphere should ensure that the cultural dimensions of housing are not sacrificed, and that, inter alia, modern technological facilities, as appropriate are also ensured.
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
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- Año
- 1991
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The right to adequate housing 1991, para. 14
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- Measures designed to satisfy a State party's obligations in respect of the right to adequate housing may reflect whatever mix of public and private sector measures considered appropriate. While in some States public financing of housing might most usefully be spent on direct construction of new housing, in most cases, experience has shown the inability of Governments to fully satisfy housing deficits with publicly built housing. The promotion by States parties of "enabling strategies", combined with a full commitment to obligations under the right to adequate housing, should thus be encouraged. In essence, the obligation is to demonstrate that, in aggregate, the measures being taken are sufficient to realize the right for every individual in the shortest possible time in accordance with the maximum of available resources.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personas afectadas
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- N.A.
- Año
- 1991
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The nature of States parties’ obligations 1990, para. 4
- Paragraph text
- The Committee notes that States parties have generally been conscientious in detailing at least some of the legislative measures that they have taken in this regard. It wishes to emphasize, however, that the adoption of legislative measures, as specifically foreseen by the Covenant, is by no means exhaustive of the obligations of States parties. Rather, the phrase "by all appropriate means" must be given its full and natural meaning. While each State party must decide for itself which means are the most appropriate under the circumstances with respect to each of the rights, the "appropriateness" of the means chosen will not always be self evident. It is therefore desirable that States parties' reports should indicate not only the measures that have been taken but also the basis on which they are considered to be the most "appropriate" under the circumstances. However, the ultimate determination as to whether all appropriate measures have been taken remains one for the Committee to make.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
- All
- N.A.
- Año
- 1990
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The right to education (Art. 13) 1999, para. 12
- Paragraph text
- [The right to secondary education] While the content of secondary education will vary among States parties and over time, it includes completion of basic education and consolidation of the foundations for life-long learning and human development. It prepares students for vocational and higher educational opportunities. Article 13 (2) (b) applies to secondary education "in its different forms", thereby recognizing that secondary education demands flexible curricula and varied delivery systems to respond to the needs of students in different social and cultural settings. The Committee encourages "alternative" educational programmes which parallel regular secondary school systems.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- General Comment / Recommendation
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- Education
- Equality & Inclusion
- Personas afectadas
- All
- Año
- 1999
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The right to adequate food (Art. 11) 1999, para. 2
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- The Committee has accumulated significant information pertaining to the right to adequate food through examination of State parties' reports over the years since 1979. The Committee has noted that while reporting guidelines are available relating to the right to adequate food, only few States parties have provided information sufficient and precise enough to enable the Committee to determine the prevailing situation in the countries concerned with respect to this right and to identify the obstacles to its realization. This General Comment aims to identify some of the principal issues which the Committee considers to be important in relation to the right to adequate food. Its preparation was triggered by the request of Member States during the 1996 World Food Summit, for a better definition of the rights relating to food in article 11 of the Covenant, and by a special request to the Committee to give particular attention to the Summit Plan of Action in monitoring the implementation of the specific measures provided for in article 11 of the Covenant.
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- Equality & Inclusion
- Food & Nutrition
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- 1999
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The role of national human rights institutions in the protection of economic, social and cultural rights 1998, para. 3c
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- [The Committee notes that national institutions have a potentially crucial role to play in promoting and ensuring the indivisibility and interdependence of all human rights. Unfortunately, this role has too often either not been accorded to the institution or has been neglected or given a low priority by it. It is therefore essential that full attention be given to economic, social and cultural rights in all of the relevant activities of these institutions. The following list is indicative of the types of activities that can be, and in some instances already have been, undertaken by national institutions in relation to these rights:] Providing technical advice, or undertaking surveys in relation to economic, social and cultural rights, including at the request of the public authorities or other appropriate agencies;
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- 1998
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The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) 2000, para. 32
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- As with all other rights in the Covenant, there is a strong presumption that retrogressive measures taken in relation to the right to health are not permissible. If any deliberately retrogressive measures are taken, the State party has the burden of proving that they have been introduced after the most careful consideration of all alternatives and that they are duly justified by reference to the totality of the rights provided for in the Covenant in the context of the full use of the State party's maximum available resources.
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- 2000
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The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) 2000, para. 43c
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- [In General Comment No. 3, the Committee confirms that States parties have a core obligation to ensure the satisfaction of, at the very least, minimum essential levels of each of the rights enunciated in the Covenant, including essential primary health care. Read in conjunction with more contemporary instruments, such as the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development, the Alma-Ata Declaration provides compelling guidance on the core obligations arising from article 12. Accordingly, in the Committee's view, these core obligations include at least the following obligations:] To ensure access to basic shelter, housing and sanitation, and an adequate supply of safe and potable water;
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The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) 2000, para. 30
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- While the Covenant provides for progressive realization and acknowledges the constraints due to the limits of available resources, it also imposes on States parties various obligations which are of immediate effect. States parties have immediate obligations in relation to the right to health, such as the guarantee that the right will be exercised without discrimination of any kind (art. 2.2) and the obligation to take steps (art. 2.1) towards the full realization of article 12. Such steps must be deliberate, concrete and targeted towards the full realization of the right to health.
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The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) 2000, para. 12d
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- [The right to health in all its forms and at all levels contains the following interrelated and essential elements, the precise application of which will depend on the conditions prevailing in a particular State party:] Quality. As well as being culturally acceptable, health facilities, goods and services must also be scientifically and medically appropriate and of good quality. This requires, inter alia, skilled medical personnel, scientifically approved and unexpired drugs and hospital equipment, safe and potable water, and adequate sanitation.
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The right to water (Art. 11 and 12) 2002, para. 49
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- The national water strategy and plan of action should also be based on the principles of accountability, transparency and independence of the judiciary, since good governance is essential to the effective implementation of all human rights, including the realization of the right to water. In order to create a favourable climate for the realization of the right, States parties should take appropriate steps to ensure that the private business sector and civil society are aware of, and consider the importance of, the right to water in pursuing their activities.
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- Environment
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The right to water (Art. 11 and 12) 2002, para. 53
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- To assist the monitoring process, right to water indicators should be identified in the national water strategies or plans of action. The indicators should be designed to monitor, at the national and international levels, the State party's obligations under articles 11, paragraph 1, and 12. Indicators should address the different components of adequate water (such as sufficiency, safety and acceptability, affordability and physical accessibility), be disaggregated by the prohibited grounds of discrimination, and cover all persons residing in the State party's territorial jurisdiction or under their control. States parties may obtain guidance on appropriate indicators from the ongoing work of WHO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
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- 2002
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The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) 2000, para. 57
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- National health strategies should identify appropriate right to health indicators and benchmarks. The indicators should be designed to monitor, at the national and international levels, the State party's obligations under article 12. States may obtain guidance on appropriate right to health indicators, which should address different aspects of the right to health, from the ongoing work of WHO and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in this field. Right to health indicators require disaggregation on the prohibited grounds of discrimination.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- 2000
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The right of everyone to benefit from the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he or she is the author (Art. 15, para. 1 (c)) 2005, para. 37
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- The Committee recalls that, in accordance with Articles 55 and 56 of the Charter of the United Nations, well established principles of international law, and the provisions of the Covenant itself, international cooperation for development and thus for the realization of economic, social and cultural rights is an obligation of all States parties and, in particular, of States which are in a position to assist.
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- 2005
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The right to work (Art. 6) 2005, para. 4
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- The right to work, as guaranteed in the ICESCR, affirms the obligation of States parties to assure individuals their right to freely chosen or accepted work, including the right not to be deprived of work unfairly. This definition underlines the fact that respect for the individual and his dignity is expressed through the freedom of the individual regarding the choice to work, while emphasizing the importance of work for personal development as well as for social and economic inclusion. International Labour Organization Convention No. 122 concerning Employment Policy (1964) speaks of "full, productive and freely chosen employment", linking the obligation of States parties to create the conditions for full employment with the obligation to ensure the absence of forced labour. Nevertheless, for millions of human beings throughout the world, full enjoyment of the right to freely chosen or accepted work remains a remote prospect. The Committee recognizes the existence of structural and other obstacles arising from international factors beyond the control of States which hinder the full enjoyment of article 6 in many States parties.
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The right to work (Art. 6) 2005, para. 12b (i)
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- [The exercise of work in all its forms and at all levels requires the existence of the following interdependent and essential elements, implementation of which will depend on the conditions present in each State party:] [Accessibility. The labour market must be open to everyone under the jurisdiction of States parties. Accessibility comprises three dimensions:] Under its article 2, paragraph 2, and article 3, the Covenant prohibits any discrimination in access to and maintenance of employment on the grounds of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, physical or mental disability, health status (including HIV/AIDS), sexual orientation, or civil, political, social or other status, which has the intention or effect of impairing or nullifying exercise of the right to work on a basis of equality. According to article 2 of ILO Convention No. 111, States parties should "declare and pursue a national policy designed to promote, by methods appropriate to national conditions and practice, equality of opportunity and treatment in respect of employment and occupation, with a view to eliminating any discrimination in respect thereof". Many measures, such as most strategies and programmes designed to eliminate employment related discrimination, as emphasized in paragraph 18 of general comment No. 14 (2000) on the right to the highest attainable standard of health, can be pursued with minimum resource implications through the adoption, modification or abrogation of legislation or the dissemination of information. The Committee recalls that, even in times of severe resource constraints, disadvantaged and marginalized individuals and groups must be protected by the adoption of relatively low cost targeted programmes;
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The right of everyone to benefit from the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he or she is the author (Art. 15, para. 1 (c)) 2005, para. 15
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- The protection of "material interests" of authors in article 15, paragraph 1 (c), reflects the close linkage of this provision with the right to own property, as recognized in article 17 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in regional human rights instruments, as well as with the right of any worker to adequate remuneration (art. 7 (a)). Unlike other human rights, the material interests of authors are not directly linked to the personality of the creator, but contribute to the enjoyment of the right to an adequate standard of living (art. 11, para. 1).
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The right of everyone to benefit from the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he or she is the author (Art. 15, para. 1 (c)) 2005, para. 20
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- The Committee stresses that the elimination of discrimination to ensure equal access to an effective protection of the moral and material interests of authors can often be achieved with limited resources through the adoption or amendment or abrogation of legislation or through the dissemination of information. The Committee recalls general comment No. 3 (1990) on the nature of States parties' obligations, paragraph 12, which states that even in times of severe resource constraints, the disadvantaged and marginalized individuals and groups of society must be protected by the adoption of relatively low cost targeted programmes.
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- 2005
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The right to social security (Art. 9) 2007, para. 17
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- States parties should also ensure the protection of workers who are injured in the course of employment or other productive work. The social security system should cover the costs and loss of earnings from the injury or morbid condition and the loss of support for spouses or dependents suffered as the result of the death of a breadwinner. Adequate benefits should be provided in the form of access to health care and cash benefits to ensure income security. Entitlement to benefits should not be made subject to the length of employment, to the duration of insurance or to the payment of contributions.
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- 2007
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Non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights (Art. 2, para. 2) 2009, para. 25
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- Property status, as a prohibited ground of discrimination, is a broad concept and includes real property (e.g. land ownership or tenure) and personal property (e.g. intellectual property, goods and chattels, and income), or the lack of it. The Committee has previously commented that Covenant rights, such as access to water services and protection from forced eviction, should not be made conditional on a person's land tenure status, such as living in an informal settlement.
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- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
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- Civil & Political Rights
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- 2009
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Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) 2009, para. 16c
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- [The following are necessary conditions for the full realization of the right of everyone to take part in cultural life on the basis of equality and non-discrimination.] Acceptability entails that the laws, policies, strategies, programmes and measures adopted by the State party for the enjoyment of cultural rights should be formulated and implemented in such a way as to be acceptable to the individuals and communities involved. In this regard, consultations should be held with the individuals and communities concerned in order to ensure that the measures to protect cultural diversity are acceptable to them;
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- 2009
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Non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights (Art. 2, para. 2) 2009, para. 13
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- Differential treatment based on prohibited grounds will be viewed as discriminatory unless the justification for differentiation is reasonable and objective. This will include an assessment as to whether the aim and effects of the measures or omissions are legitimate, compatible with the nature of the Covenant rights and solely for the purpose of promoting the general welfare in a democratic society. In addition, there must be a clear and reasonable relationship of proportionality between the aim sought to be realized and the measures or omissions and their effects. A failure to remove differential treatment on the basis of a lack of available resources is not an objective and reasonable justification unless every effort has been made to use all resources that are at the State party's disposition in an effort to address and eliminate the discrimination, as a matter of priority.
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- 2009
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Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) 2009, para. 15b
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- [There are, among others, three interrelated main components of the right to participate or take part in cultural life: (a) participation in, (b) access to, and (c) contribution to cultural life.] Access covers in particular the right of everyone - alone, in association with others or as a community - to know and understand his or her own culture and that of others through education and information, and to receive quality education and training with due regard for cultural identity. Everyone has also the right to learn about forms of expression and dissemination through any technical medium of information or communication, to follow a way of life associated with the use of cultural goods and resources such as land, water, biodiversity, language or specific institutions, and to benefit from the cultural heritage and the creation of other individuals and communities;
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- 2009
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Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) 2009, para. 52d
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- [States parties are under an obligation to facilitate the right of everyone to take part in cultural life by taking a wide range of positive measures, including financial measures, that would contribute to the realization of this right, such as:] Granting assistance, financial or other, to artists, public and private organizations, including science academies, cultural associations, trade unions and other individuals and institutions engaged in scientific and creative activities;
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Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) 2009, para. 54d
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- [The obligation to fulfil requires that States parties must provide all that is necessary for fulfilment of the right to take part in cultural life when individuals or communities are unable, for reasons outside their control, to realize this right for themselves with the means at their disposal. This level of obligation includes, for example:] Guaranteed access for all, without discrimination on grounds of financial or any other status, to museums, libraries, cinemas and theatres and to cultural activities, services and events.
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Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) 2009, para. 52i
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- [States parties are under an obligation to facilitate the right of everyone to take part in cultural life by taking a wide range of positive measures, including financial measures, that would contribute to the realization of this right, such as:] Taking appropriate measures to conduct public campaigns through the media, educational institutions and other available channels, with a view to eliminating any form of prejudice against individuals or communities, based on their cultural identity.
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- 2009
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The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 3
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- Discrimination, inequality and a lack of assured rest and leisure conditions plague many of the world's workers. Economic, fiscal and political crises have led to austerity measures that claw back advances. The increasing complexity of work contracts, such as short-term and zero-hour contracts, and non-standard forms of employment, as well as an erosion of national and international labour standards, collective bargaining and working conditions, have resulted in insufficient protection of just and favourable conditions of work. Even in times of economic growth, many workers do not enjoy such conditions of work.
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- 2016
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The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 21
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- Minimum wages can be effective only if they are adequate to the goals set forth in article 7. The minimum wage should be recognized in legislation, fixed with reference to the requirements of a decent living, and applied consistently. The elements to take into account in fixing the minimum wage are flexible, although they must be technically sound, including the general level of wages in the country, the cost of living, social security contributions and benefits, and relative living standards. The minimum wage might represent a percentage of the average wage, so long as this percentage is sufficient to ensure a decent living for workers and their families.
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The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 35
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- Working days spent in all activities, including unpaid work, should be limited to a specified number of hours. While the general daily limit (without overtime) should be eight hours, the rule should take into account the complexities of the workplace and allow for flexibility, responding, for example, to different types of work arrangements such as shift work, consecutive work shifts, work during emergencies and flexible working arrangements. Exceptions should be strictly limited and subject to consultation with workers and their representative organizations. Where legislation permits longer working days, employers should compensate for longer days with shorter working days so that the average number of working hours over a period of weeks does not exceed the general principle of eight hours per day. Requirements for workers to be on-call or on standby need to be taken into account in the calculation of hours of work.
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The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 41
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- All workers, including part-time and temporary workers, must have paid annual leave. Legislation should identify the entitlement, at a minimum, of three working weeks of paid leave for one year of full-time service. Workers should receive at least the normal pay for the corresponding period of holidays. Legislation should also specify minimum service requirements, not exceeding six months, for paid leave. In such situations, the worker should nonetheless enjoy paid leave proportionate to the period of employment. Leave due to illness or other justified reasons should not be deducted from paid annual leave.
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The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 65a
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- [States parties have a core obligation to ensure the satisfaction of, at the very least, minimum essential levels of the right to just and favourable conditions of work. Specifically, this requires States parties to:] Guarantee through law the exercise of the right without discrimination of any kind as to race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, health, nationality or any other status;
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The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 75
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- Business enterprises, irrespective of size, sector, ownership and structure, should comply with laws that are consistent with the Covenant and have a responsibility to respect the right to just and favourable conditions of work, avoiding any infringements and addressing any abuse of the right as a result of their actions. In situations in which a business enterprise has caused or contributed to adverse impacts, the enterprise should remedy the damage or cooperate in its remediation through legitimate processes that meet recognized standards of due process.
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- 2016
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The right to sexual and reproductive health (Art. 12) 2016, para. 64
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- States must ensure that all individuals have access to justice and to meaningful and effective remedy in instances in which the right to sexual and reproductive health is violated. Remedies include, but are not limited to, adequate, effective and prompt reparation in the form of restitution, compensation, rehabilitation, satisfaction and guarantees of non-repetition, as appropriate. The effective exercise of the right to remedy requires funding access to justice and information about the existence of these remedies. It is also important that the right to sexual and reproductive health be enshrined in laws and policies and be fully justiciable at the national level, and that judges, prosecutors and lawyers be made aware of that such a right can be enforced. When third parties contravene the right to sexual and reproductive health, States must ensure that such violations are investigated and prosecuted, and that the perpetrators are held accountable, while the victims of such violations are provided with remedies.
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- 2016
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