An introduction to economic, social and cultural rights
Despite having the same binding legal force as civil and political rights, economic, social and cultural rights are not so perceived.
Economic, social and cultural rights in practice: the right to health
On 11 April 2002, the ICJ, in co-operation with the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Chile convened a parallel meeting to the Commission on Human Rights.
Informe en derecho sobre la represion del crimen de genocidio por medio del ejercicio del principio de jurisdicción universal por tribunales extranjeros
Conclusiones de AI y la CIJ.
Australia: Civil Liability Bill 2002
The Australian Section of the ICJ today expressed concern over the proposed retrospective operation of the Civil Liability Bill currently being debated in the NSW Parliament.
Report of the Roundtable on the Draft Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
On November 30, 2001, the ICJ convened a roundtable on the draft Optional Protocol, (hereinafter draft OP), to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, (hereinafter ICESCR or the Covenant).
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