International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Current Affairs, GK & News
Right to Health: A Fundamental Right
The Constitution of the World Health Organization states that “The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition”. The right to health implies that: Everyone should have access to the health services they require, As ..
Topics: Children's rights • Constitution of India • Directive Principles • Economic, social and cultural rights • Fundamental rights • Fundamental rights in India • Human rights instruments • International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights • Law by country • Politics by country • Right to Health • Rights
Preeti Saran’s Election to CESCR
Former Indian diplomat Preeti Saran was elected unopposed for the Asia Pacific seat on the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) of the UN which monitors the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESR). Even though the members are nominated by the nations, the members of the CESCR serve in ..
Topics: ECOSOC • Human rights • Human rights instruments • India • International Bill of Human Rights • International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights • International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights • Law
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
Government can invoke a state of emergency during civil unrest, a disaster, or an armed conflict. In a state of emergency, a government has the authority to execute certain actions which are not normally permitted. In these extraordinary circumstances government directs its institutions to implement emergency action plans. During a state of emergency people can ..
Topics: Economic, social and cultural rights • Human rights • Human rights instruments • International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights • International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights • Law by country • Politics by country • Right to family life • Right to sexuality • State of emergency • United Nations Human Rights Committee