United Nations· 1966In forceProtects
ICESCR Article 1 — Right of Self-Determination
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Art. 1
Self-determinationMinority protection
Summary
Article 1 of the ICESCR is textually identical to ICCPR Art. 1, affirming the right of all peoples to self-determination. Read together, these provisions establish self-determination as a fundamental norm of general international law. Sri Lanka has ratified both Covenants. The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights monitors implementation.
Relevance to the diaspora
The ICESCR's recognition of self-determination reinforces Tamil claims under international law; Sri Lanka's obligations to the CESCR Committee provide a reporting mechanism through which diaspora organisations can submit shadow reports documenting violations of Tamil economic and social rights.
Key provisions
- Art. 1(1) — all peoples' right to self-determination
- Art. 1(2) — peoples' right to freely dispose of natural resources
- Art. 1(3) — state obligation to promote realisation of self-determination
Primary source
https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/international-covenant-economic-social-and-cultural-rightsRelated entries
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