Education, affirmative action programmes for

Type of entry: Right

Broader Terms:

Education, right to
Education, primary
Education, policies

Related Terms:

Affirmative action programmes, failure to monitor or enforce
Affirmative action programmes, lack of

Other Related Terms (keywords):

Affirmative action programmes
Positive action
Positive discrimination
Special groups

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

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.