Convention that declares that all people have a broad range of economic, social, and cultural rights. A factory, often foreign-owned, that assembles goods for export. Organizations formed by people outside of government. The right of people to participate in the political life of their communities and society such as by voting for their government. Rights that give people security as they live together and learn together, as in families, schools, and other institutions.
Examples are the right to food, shelter, and health care.
There is disagreement whether the government is obligated to provide these benefits. One of the principal organs of the UN, consisting of all member states. Refers to the application of human rights to all people everywhere regardless of any distinction. Primary UN document establishing human rights standards and norms. Adapted from Julie Mertus et.