3/... protection and promotion of rights of minorities and indigenous peoples, a holistic approach to non-discrimination, or many cross-cutting 'grammar' issues such as reservations, jurisdiction, succession and continuity of obligations, derogation, etc. And, of course, also the #ICESCR turned 50
US data centers consume 4.4% of the power grid. By 2028: up to 12%.
Grid grows ~1%/yr. AI demand ~15%/yr.
Rising energy costs cascade across housing, healthcare, education — every economic right.
173 nations ratified a treaty for this. The US never did.
unratified.org/why
#HumanRights #ICESCR
1/4 — 173 nations ratified a treaty protecting economic rights — work, healthcare, education, an adequate standard of living.
The United States signed it in 1977. The Senate has never voted on it.
Now AI reshapes the economy faster than any technology since electrification.
#HumanRights #ICESCR
The second generation of human rights usually encompasses socio-economic rights
= the Covenant ICESCR...
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights-ICESCR and also the related Committee CESCR: right to education,to health...
#unitednations #humanrights @un.org #icescr #rights #un
Eviction court exposes the housing crisis. In “Our Eviction Court Clients Need This Treaty,” Fran Quigley urges U.S. ratification of the ICESCR—making housing, health care, and stability real rights.
#HousingIsAHumanRight #ICESCR #EconomicJustice #EvictionCrisis
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Fantastic day at the @geneva-academy.ch for the invited expert meeting on #armedconflict and #ICESCR Excellent discussion on #ESCRs & #armedconflict Thanks to @livunislsj.bsky.social for supporting my participation & to #uncescr members & all participants for their thoughtful contributions
‘Dismay’ at ‘discriminatory’ actions of #DWP ministers, in third letter from #UN experts to UK in just two months
#CRPD #UNCRPD #ICESCR
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dismay-at-di...
Graphic with image of hands on a laptop keyboard in the background and the words 'Human Rights Tracker' in the foreground.
Our evidence @UN Committee on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights shaped their #ICESCR report to the UK earlier this year.
Many recommendations - boosting community mental health & tackling child poverty - mirrored ours.
Read them in plain English & Welsh https://orlo.uk/kSt7y
Graphic with image of hands on a laptop keyboard in the background and the words 'Human Rights Tracker' in the foreground.
The @UN has made recommendations to improve the UK’s economic, social and cultural human rights, from tackling child poverty to ensuring fair pay.
Our Human Rights Tracker makes these recommendations easy to follow 👇
https://orlo.uk/q4O3G
#HumanRightsTracker #ICESCR
Unlawful #UKGov #PIP Law!
The legal opinion says: “there can be no doubt that the reforms are regressive in #HumanRights terms. Therefore, in accordance with the principle of non-retrogression, they are presumed to be prohibited under #UNCRPD, #ICESCR and #UNCRC.”
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/we...
📣 Join us on 24 June 2025 (13:30 UK) for our ICESCR webinar: What Happens Next?
Reflecting on the UN’s 7th UK Review + what’s ahead for civil society in Scotland.
Free for members | £30 public
🔗 More info + register: www.hrcscotland.org/events/icesc...
#ICESCR #HumanRights #Scotland #Webinar
Violations: #UDHR Art. 3, 5, 25 #ICCPR Art. 6, 7 #ICESCR Art. 11, 12
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.msf.org/dozens-pales...
What is being done in relation to the revolutionary, democratic and constitutional standard of universal, compulsory and free education at all levels? "We won't pay anything. It's all free" (Raul Seixas) #disrupt5 #ICESCR
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Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work!
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Did you know that just and favourable conditions of work are a fundamental human right?
Article 7 of #ICESCR goes into more detail
justfair.org.uk/wp-c...
Always a pleasure to be invited to Geneva to contribute to the #UNCESCR new GC on the applicability of the #ICESCR in #armedconflict Thank you to Prof. Ludovic Hennebel (Rapporteur) and @genevaacademy.bsky.social Looking forward to future collaboration @livunislsj.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social
#PS49 Swedish Foundation for Human Rights talked about the #RightsofOlderPersons, the #RomaMinority and #ESC rights. They urged #Sweden to ratify the Optional Protocol to the #ICESCR and to promote the elaboration of a UN Convention on the rights of older persons #UniversalPeriodicReview
This morning, the #ICESCR began their presentation on their 2025 UK review. PPR submitted a report to the UN committee, detailing the state of economic, social & cultural rights in NI.
One issue we addressed was the overprescribing of antidepressants, and lack of alternatives.
The 2025 #ICESCR review of the UK will be published later this week. PPR submitted a report to the UN, detailing the state of economic, social & cultural rights in NI.
One issue we addressed was that of poverty and lack of access to services amongst newly recognised refugees.
The 2025 #ICESCR review of the UK will be published later this week. PPR submitted a report to the UN, detailing the state of economic, social & cultural rights in NI.
In terms of housing, we argued that resources are not being used for the benefit of those who need it.
ALHR calls on the NSW Govt to act urgently to resolve the current crisis. We further call for the introduction of a #humanrightsact4nsw that places everyone’s right to access #healthcare at the heart of government decision-making
#auslaw #nswpol #hra4nsw #mentalhelath #ICESCR
🧵The failure of successive NSW govts to devote the maximum available resources to protecting everyone’s #HumanRight to the highest attainable standard of #mentalhealth is at odds with Aus’ #ICESCR obligations 1/
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
My blog on why we need to incorporate socioeconomic #HumanRights in Welsh law. 👇👇👇
www.swansea.ac.uk/law/observat...
#CEDAW
#UNCRP
#ICESCR
@justfair.bsky.social
@taipawb.bsky.social
This expert panel features @ESRANUKI members @LivUniSLSJ @AmandaCahillRip and @UoNHRLC @commentator01- emphasising the potential of positive obligations under @social_charter and #ICESCR for European #COVID19 responses
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Clear evidence of impermissible retrogression in terms of the #righttohousing and the right to #socialsecurity in violation of #ICESCR
x.com/SocietyGuardia…
Gutman: right to enjoy #culture is #humanRights found in #intlaw conventions #ICCPR #ICESCR.
#HumanRights treaties are 'bedrock of sound governance,' says top #UN official on 50th anniversary. #ICCPR #ICESCR
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