Social security benefits denied to certain workers
Failure to ensure benefits are provided for all without discrimination

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Broader Terms:

Related Terms:

Other Related Terms (keywords):

  • Discrimination
  • Migrant workers
  • Non-nationals
  • Part-time workers
  • Street vendors

See ESC right:

Social security

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

02(2): The States Parties to the present Covenant undertake to guarantee that the rights enunciated in the present Covenant will be exercised without discrimination of any kind as to race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

09: The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to social security, including social insurance.

Related Documents:

Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; "Protocol of San Salvador"


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