International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Document source:

UN General Assembly
Date:
16 December 1966

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Title

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Document source

UN General Assembly

Date

16 December 1966

Document number

United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 993, p. 3

Document type

Treaties / Agreements

Additional document information

Entry into force: 3 January 1976

Collection

Legal Instruments

Keywords

Economic, social and cultural rights

Human rights and fundamental freedoms

Comments:

Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 2200A (XXI) of 16 December 1966. Entry into force 3 January 1976, in accordance with article 27.

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