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International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights

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Intro to Political Science

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The ICESCR is a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly that commits its parties to work toward granting economic, social, and cultural rights (ESCR) to individuals, such as the rights to work, education, and an adequate standard of living. It embodies principles necessary for people to live with dignity by recognizing the importance of these fundamental rights.

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