International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
- Adoption and Entry into Force: Adopted in 1966, effective from 1976.
- Focus: Economic, social, and cultural rights.
- Key Rights: Includes rights to work, fair wages, social security, adequate living standards, health, education, cultural life participation.
- Legal Obligations: Progressive achievement of recognized rights.
- Committee Oversight: Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
- Reporting System: Regular state reports on rights implementation.
- Optional Protocol: Allows individual and group complaints (adopted in 2008).
- Global Impact: Influences national laws and policies globally.