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International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights — Article 2

Requires states to progressively realize economic, social, and cultural rights to the maximum of available resources. While full realization may be achieved progressively, deliberate retrogressive measures require strict justification.

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https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/international-covenant-economic-social-and-cultural-rights
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