publication

The future of economic, social and cultural rights

Authors:
Christophe GOLAY
Miloon KOTHARI
2022

In a world of increasing inequalities, immediate action to protect economic, social and cultural rights is essential. Not only must existing rights instruments be respected and strengthened, it may also be necessary for economic and social rights to prevail over intellectual property rights when such fundamental human rights as the right to health or to food security are at stake.