Work, right to

Type of entry: Right

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Relevant ICESCR Articles:

06(1): The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right to work, which includes the right of everyone to the opportunity to gain his living by work which he freely chooses or accepts, and will take appropriate steps to safeguard this right.

Related Documents:

American Convention on Human Rights

Convention Concerning Forced Labour

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

Employment Policy Convention

European Convention on Human Rights

International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Universal Declaration of Human Rights


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