International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (16 December 1966, New York)
(Signatories: 71; Parties: 169)
ICESCR is a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 16 December 1966 through General Assembly. It commits its parties to work toward the granting of economic, social, and cultural rights (ESCR) to the Non-Self-Governing and Trust Territories and individuals, including labour rights and the right to health, the right to education, and the right to an adequate standard of living.
India has ratified this convention on 10 April 1979.
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