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Limburg Principles on the Implementation of the International Covenant
on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (The) |
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| Date of adoption:
6/6/1986 |
Entry into
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| System of protection:
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International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) |
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| Date of adoption:
16/12/1966 |
Entry into
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3/1/1976 |
| System of protection:
Universal |
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United Nations Human Rights Treaties (The) |
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English |
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Bayefsky.com was designed for the purpose of enhancing the implementation of the human rights legal standards of the United Nations. The information provided herein encompasses a range of data concerning the application of the UN human rights treaty. |
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Summer University on Human Rights |
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English French Spanish |
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A very good introduction to the universal system of human rights protection: illustrated history, presentation of basic legal instruments and protection mechanisms. Tools for education: vocabulary, tests, bibliography. |
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Code de droit international des droits de l'homme |
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Olivier DE SCHUTTER - Françoise TULKENS - Sébastien VAN DROOGHENBROECK |
| Reference:
Bruxelles, Bruylant, 2003 |
| Languages:
French |
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2nd edition (updated to May 1st, 2003) of this collection of the main international instruments (as well universal as regional) regarding the protection of fundamental human rights. |
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Comité des droits économiques, sociaux et culturels (CESCR) |
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http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu2/6/cescr.htm |
Type:United Nations System |
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Treaty body created in 1985 by the ECOSOC (not by the ICESCR itself). Convenes twice a year to monitor the implementation of the Covenant by States parties, assist them in fulfilling their obligations. Writes General Comments on Covenant rights. |
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Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) |
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http://www.un.org/documents/ecosoc.htm |
Type:United Nations System |
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Coordinates the economic, social, and related work of the UN. Promotes: (a) higher standards of living ; (b) solutions of international economic, social, health, and related problems; and (c) universal respect for, and observance of, human rights... |
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