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General Comment 5 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Persons with Disabilities

Authoring Organisation
United Nations
WHO MiNDbank Collection
International Human Rights Instruments and Resources
Resource Type
General Comments of UN Treaties
International/Regional Organisation
United Nations
Date Published
9 December 1994
Document Type
Guidelines
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General Comment 5 of the ICESCR provides guidance to governments on their obligations to ensure that persons with disabilities are able to enjoy economic, social and cultural rights outlined in the Convention, on an equal basis with others.

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General Comment 5 of the ICESCR on Persons with Disabilities
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