Cultural life, participation in and benefits of scientific progress

Type of entry: Right

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Other Related Terms (keywords):

  • Freedom of assembly and association
  • Freedom of speech

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

15(1)(a): 1. The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone:
(a) To take part in cultural life;

15(1)(b): The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone:

    (b) To enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications;

Related Documents:

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

African [Banjul] Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights

Convention on the Rights of the Child

International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Universal Declaration of Human Rights


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