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ORG-1966-IA-66921
Breadcrumb
Title_of_text
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
International Organizations
International Organisation(s)
UN
Subjects (Classification)
Economic and social policy
Adopted on (Date of text)
1966-12-16
Scope of text
International
Type of legislation (Type of text)
International agreement
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Recognizes the right of everyone to the opportunity to gain one's living by work which he/she freely chooses or accepts(Art.6). Outlines fair and safe conditions of work, including fair wages and equal remuneration for work of equal value, safe and healthy working conditions and equal opportunity in employment (Art.7). Stipulates the right to form and join trade unions (Art.8) and recognizes the rights of working mothers (Art.10).
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
1976-01-03
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Electronic region
Electronic source title
Text in English
Author
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
URL
http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/pdf/cescr.pdf
Page range
8 p.