See ESC right:
Education (primary), availability of
Relevant ICESCR Articles:
11(1): The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to an adequate standard of living for himself and his family, including adequate food, clothing and housing, and to the continuous improvement of living conditions . The States Parties will take appropriate steps to ensure the realization of this right, recognizing to this effect the essential importance of international co-operation based on free consent.
13(1): The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to education . They agree that education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and the sense of its dignity, and shall strengthen the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. They further agree that education shall enable all persons to participate effectively in a free society, promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations and all racial, ethnic or religious groups, and further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.
13(2)(e): The development of a system of schools at all levels shall be actively pursued, an adequate fellowship system shall be established, and the material conditions of teaching staff shall be continuously improved.
Related Documents:
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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