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.
Protecting human rights in the era of globalization: UN body warns against conflicts between trade-related agreements and human rights
Joint press release with Lutheran World Federation (LWF), World Organization against Torture (OMCT), International NGO Committee for Human Rights in Trade and Investment (INCHRITI).
ICJ seminar on reporting to UN treaty bodies marks advance in cooperation between NGOs and governments in Asia
The ICJ, in collaboration with the Centre for Studies in Human Rights of Colombo University, concluded a seminar on State reporting to the United Nations treaty bodies in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 15 December 1999.
Bangalore Declaration and Plan of Action
Between 23-25 October 1995, the ICJ, in conjunction with the Commission’s triennial meeting, convened in Bangalore, India, a conference on economic, social and cultural rights and the role of lawyers.
World Summit for Social Development
The betterment of the human condition is closely related to the protection of human dignity. A life full of human dignity requires certain minimum standards in the field of civil and political liberties as well as economic and social requirements.
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