Question

What rights do international covenant on economic, social and cultural right recognizes

Answer 1

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) is a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 16 December 1966 through GA. Resolution 2200A (XXI), and came in force from 3 January 1976.[1] It commits its parties to work toward the granting of economic, social, and cultural rights (ESCR) to the Non-Self-Governing and Trust Territories and individuals, including labour rights and the right to health, the right to education, and the right to an adequate standard of living. As of September 2018, the Covenant has 169 parties.A further four countries, including the United States, have signed but not ratified the Covenant.

Answer 2

Everyone has the right to an adequate standard of living for himself and his family, including adequate food, clothing and housing. Everyone has the right to be free from hunger. Everyone has the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.

This rights are given by ICESCR...