Question

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on :

• A. December 10, 1948
• B. December 16, 1948
• C. December 10, 1966
• D. December 16, 1966

Answer 1

Answer:

D. December 16, 1966

Historical Context of ICESCR

• The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) is a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.

• It was adopted on December 16, 1966, via Resolution 2200A (XXI).

• The treaty entered into force on January 3, 1976, three months after the date of the deposit with the Secretary-General of the United Nations of the thirty-fifth instrument of ratification or accession.

Core Composition of the International Bill of Human Rights

• The ICESCR, along with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), constitutes the International Bill of Human Rights.

• While the UDHR is a declaration and non-binding, both the ICESCR and ICCPR are legally binding international treaties.